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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.25, 14,315.10 and 4,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.25, 14,315.10 and 4,281.30 is: 6,419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.25 : 14,315.10 = 4,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.25/14,315.10 = 4,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.25x = 14,315.10 × 4,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.25x = 61,287,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,221.58/9,547.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.36

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