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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.15, 14,317.97 and 4,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.15, 14,317.97 and 4,283.21 is: 6,422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.15 : 14,317.97 = 4,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.15/14,317.97 = 4,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.15x = 14,317.97 × 4,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.15x = 61,326,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326,872.28/9,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.23

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