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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.62, 14,270.64 and 4,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.62, 14,270.64 and 4,319.28 is: 6,478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.62 : 14,270.64 = 4,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.62/14,270.64 = 4,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.62x = 14,270.64 × 4,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.62x = 61,638,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,889.94/9,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.33

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