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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.91, 14,321.46 and 4,213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.91, 14,321.46 and 4,213.58 is: 6,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.91 : 14,321.46 = 4,213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.91/14,321.46 = 4,213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.91x = 14,321.46 × 4,213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.91x = 60,344,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,344,617.43/9,556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,314.24

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