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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.95, 14,309.61 and 4,279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.95, 14,309.61 and 4,279.11 is: 6,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.95 : 14,309.61 = 4,279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.95/14,309.61 = 4,279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.95x = 14,309.61 × 4,279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.95x = 61,232,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,232,395.25/9,547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.15

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