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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.96, 14,317 and 4,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.96, 14,317 and 4,935.24 is: 7,389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.96 : 14,317 = 4,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.96/14,317 = 4,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.96x = 14,317 × 4,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.96x = 70,657,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,657,831.08/9,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.47

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