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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.29, 14,231.42 and 9,263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.29, 14,231.42 and 9,263.13 is: 13,799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.29 : 14,231.42 = 9,263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.29/14,231.42 = 9,263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.29x = 14,231.42 × 9,263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.29x = 131,827,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,827,447.23/9,553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.17

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