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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.28, 14,315.16 and 4,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.28, 14,315.16 and 4,281.33 is: 6,419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.28 : 14,315.16 = 4,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.28/14,315.16 = 4,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.28x = 14,315.16 × 4,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.28x = 61,287,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,923.96/9,547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.41

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