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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.71, 14,308.99 and 4,539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.71, 14,308.99 and 4,539.26 is: 6,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.71 : 14,308.99 = 4,539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.71/14,308.99 = 4,539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.71x = 14,308.99 × 4,539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.71x = 64,952,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,952,225.95/9,545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.34

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