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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.33, 14,419.55 and 4,062.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.33, 14,419.55 and 4,062.31 is: 6,095.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.33 : 14,419.55 = 4,062.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.33/14,419.55 = 4,062.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.33x = 14,419.55 × 4,062.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.33x = 58,576,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,576,682.16/9,609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.81

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