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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.01, 14,273.46 and 5,568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.01, 14,273.46 and 5,568.62 is: 8,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.01 : 14,273.46 = 5,568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.01/14,273.46 = 5,568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.01x = 14,273.46 × 5,568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.01x = 79,483,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483,403.46/9,514.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.35

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