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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.76, 14,306.51 and 4,275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.76, 14,306.51 and 4,275.81 is: 6,409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.76 : 14,306.51 = 4,275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.76/14,306.51 = 4,275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.76x = 14,306.51 × 4,275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.76x = 61,171,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,171,929.21/9,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.63

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