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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.31, 14,316.67 and 4,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.31, 14,316.67 and 4,282.33 is: 6,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.31 : 14,316.67 = 4,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.31/14,316.67 = 4,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.31x = 14,316.67 × 4,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.31x = 61,308,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,308,705.44/9,548.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.90

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