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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.62, 14,328.66 and 4,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.62, 14,328.66 and 4,287.18 is: 6,432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.62 : 14,328.66 = 4,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.62/14,328.66 = 4,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.62x = 14,328.66 × 4,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.62x = 61,429,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429,544.58/9,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.00

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