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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.49, 14,329.96 and 4,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.49, 14,329.96 and 4,867.32 is: 7,295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.49 : 14,329.96 = 4,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.49/14,329.96 = 4,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.49x = 14,329.96 × 4,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.49x = 69,748,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,748,500.91/9,560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.49

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