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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.37, 14,342.34 and 4,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.37, 14,342.34 and 4,295.25 is: 6,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.37 : 14,342.34 = 4,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.37/14,342.34 = 4,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.37x = 14,342.34 × 4,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.37x = 61,603,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,603,935.89/9,560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.68

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