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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.95, 14,372.03 and 4,317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.95, 14,372.03 and 4,317.31 is: 6,475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.95 : 14,372.03 = 4,317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.95/14,372.03 = 4,317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.95x = 14,372.03 × 4,317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.95x = 62,048,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,048,487.25/9,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.56

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