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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.08, 14,342.94 and 4,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.08, 14,342.94 and 4,367.72 is: 6,550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.08 : 14,342.94 = 4,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.08/14,342.94 = 4,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.08x = 14,342.94 × 4,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.08x = 62,645,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,645,945.90/9,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.81

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