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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.06, 14,318.43 and 6,261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.06, 14,318.43 and 6,261.15 is: 9,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.06 : 14,318.43 = 6,261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.06/14,318.43 = 6,261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.06x = 14,318.43 × 6,261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.06x = 89,649,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,649,837.99/9,558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.50

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