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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.50, 14,316.97 and 4,282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.50, 14,316.97 and 4,282.55 is: 6,421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.50 : 14,316.97 = 4,282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.50/14,316.97 = 4,282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.50x = 14,316.97 × 4,282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.50x = 61,313,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,313,118.46/9,548.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.23

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