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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.53, 14,312.54 and 4,279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.53, 14,312.54 and 4,279.58 is: 6,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.53 : 14,312.54 = 4,279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.53/14,312.54 = 4,279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.53x = 14,312.54 × 4,279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.53x = 61,251,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251,674.32/9,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.79

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