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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.62, 14,342.72 and 4,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.62, 14,342.72 and 4,295.50 is: 6,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.62 : 14,342.72 = 4,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.62/14,342.72 = 4,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.62x = 14,342.72 × 4,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.62x = 61,609,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609,153.76/9,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.05

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