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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.21, 14,312.07 and 4,279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.21, 14,312.07 and 4,279.27 is: 6,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.21 : 14,312.07 = 4,279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.21/14,312.07 = 4,279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.21x = 14,312.07 × 4,279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.21x = 61,245,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,245,154.61/9,545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.32

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