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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.53, 14,325.75 and 4,004.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.53, 14,325.75 and 4,004.51 is: 6,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.53 : 14,325.75 = 4,004.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.53/14,325.75 = 4,004.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.53x = 14,325.75 × 4,004.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.53x = 57,367,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,367,537.50/9,546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.26

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