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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.78, 14,332.32 and 4,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.78, 14,332.32 and 4,018.14 is: 6,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.78 : 14,332.32 = 4,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.78/14,332.32 = 4,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.78x = 14,332.32 × 4,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.78x = 57,589,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589,268.28/9,561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.86

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