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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.56, 14,344.29 and 4,631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.56, 14,344.29 and 4,631.34 is: 6,940.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.56 : 14,344.29 = 4,631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.56/14,344.29 = 4,631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.56x = 14,344.29 × 4,631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.56x = 66,433,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,433,284.05/9,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.70

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