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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.83, 14,319.08 and 4,612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.83, 14,319.08 and 4,612.14 is: 6,919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.83 : 14,319.08 = 4,612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.83/14,319.08 = 4,612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.83x = 14,319.08 × 4,612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.83x = 66,041,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041,595.87/9,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.82

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