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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.39, 14,361.96 and 4,305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.39, 14,361.96 and 4,305.35 is: 6,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.39 : 14,361.96 = 4,305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.39/14,361.96 = 4,305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.39x = 14,361.96 × 4,305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.39x = 61,833,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,833,292.32/9,571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,460.22

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