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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.40, 14,271.32 and 4,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.40, 14,271.32 and 4,254.26 is: 6,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.40 : 14,271.32 = 4,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.40/14,271.32 = 4,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.40x = 14,271.32 × 4,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.40x = 60,713,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,713,845.10/9,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.26

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