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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.16, 14,267.69 and 3,272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.16, 14,267.69 and 3,272.41 is: 4,907.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.16 : 14,267.69 = 3,272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.16/14,267.69 = 3,272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.16x = 14,267.69 × 3,272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.16x = 46,689,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,689,660.09/9,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.39

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