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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.31, 14,315.18 and 4,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.31, 14,315.18 and 4,281.33 is: 6,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.31 : 14,315.18 = 4,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.31/14,315.18 = 4,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.31x = 14,315.18 × 4,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.31x = 61,287,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,988.18/9,547.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.40

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