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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.15, 14,320.97 and 4,285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.15, 14,320.97 and 4,285.21 is: 6,425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.15 : 14,320.97 = 4,285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.15/14,320.97 = 4,285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.15x = 14,320.97 × 4,285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.15x = 61,368,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,368,363.85/9,551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.23

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