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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.43, 14,373.91 and 4,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.43, 14,373.91 and 4,316.56 is: 6,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.43 : 14,373.91 = 4,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.43/14,373.91 = 4,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.43x = 14,373.91 × 4,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.43x = 62,045,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045,844.95/9,581.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.64

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