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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.13, 14,311.76 and 4,344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.13, 14,311.76 and 4,344.21 is: 6,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.13 : 14,311.76 = 4,344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.13/14,311.76 = 4,344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.13x = 14,311.76 × 4,344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.13x = 62,173,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,173,269.19/9,554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.48

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