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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.95, 14,333.79 and 6,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.95, 14,333.79 and 6,051.27 is: 9,061.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.95 : 14,333.79 = 6,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.95/14,333.79 = 6,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.95x = 14,333.79 × 6,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.95x = 86,737,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,737,633.41/9,571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.65

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