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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.58, 14,271.95 and 4,249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.58, 14,271.95 and 4,249.85 is: 6,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.58 : 14,271.95 = 4,249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.58/14,271.95 = 4,249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.58x = 14,271.95 × 4,249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.58x = 60,653,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,653,585.97/9,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.81

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