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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.04, 14,269.77 and 4,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.04, 14,269.77 and 4,314.96 is: 6,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.04 : 14,269.77 = 4,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.04/14,269.77 = 4,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.04x = 14,269.77 × 4,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.04x = 61,573,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573,486.76/9,509.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.26

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