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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.25, 14,273.28 and 4,248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.25, 14,273.28 and 4,248.87 is: 6,375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.25 : 14,273.28 = 4,248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.25/14,273.28 = 4,248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.25x = 14,273.28 × 4,248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.25x = 60,645,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,645,311.19/9,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.50

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