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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.31, 14,319.67 and 4,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.31, 14,319.67 and 4,284.33 is: 6,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.31 : 14,319.67 = 4,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.31/14,319.67 = 4,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.31x = 14,319.67 × 4,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.31x = 61,350,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,350,191.77/9,550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.90

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