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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.65, 14,314.22 and 4,280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.65, 14,314.22 and 4,280.71 is: 6,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.65 : 14,314.22 = 4,280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.65/14,314.22 = 4,280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.65x = 14,314.22 × 4,280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.65x = 61,275,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,275,024.70/9,546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.48

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