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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.81, 14,330.46 and 4,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.81, 14,330.46 and 4,005.92 is: 6,010.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.81 : 14,330.46 = 4,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.81/14,330.46 = 4,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.81x = 14,330.46 × 4,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.81x = 57,406,676.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,406,676.32/9,551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.03

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