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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.71, 14,266.94 and 4,317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.71, 14,266.94 and 4,317.75 is: 6,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.71 : 14,266.94 = 4,317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.71/14,266.94 = 4,317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.71x = 14,266.94 × 4,317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.71x = 61,601,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,601,058.60/9,514.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.30

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