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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.79, 14,321.94 and 4,285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.79, 14,321.94 and 4,285.83 is: 6,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.79 : 14,321.94 = 4,285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.79/14,321.94 = 4,285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.79x = 14,321.94 × 4,285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.79x = 61,381,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381,400.11/9,551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.17

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