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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.55, 13,814.31 and 4,276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.55, 13,814.31 and 4,276.49 is: 6,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.55 : 13,814.31 = 4,276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.55/13,814.31 = 4,276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.55x = 13,814.31 × 4,276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.55x = 59,076,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,076,758.57/9,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.73

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