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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.65, 14,312.72 and 4,279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.65, 14,312.72 and 4,279.71 is: 6,416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.65 : 14,312.72 = 4,279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.65/14,312.72 = 4,279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.65x = 14,312.72 × 4,279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.65x = 61,254,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,254,219.35/9,545.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.98

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