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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.47, 14,343.28 and 4,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.47, 14,343.28 and 4,011.39 is: 6,019.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.47 : 14,343.28 = 4,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.47/14,343.28 = 4,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.47x = 14,343.28 × 4,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.47x = 57,536,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536,479.93/9,558.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.42

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