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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.76, 14,273.08 and 3,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.76, 14,273.08 and 3,273.93 is: 4,911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.76 : 14,273.08 = 3,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.76/14,273.08 = 3,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.76x = 14,273.08 × 3,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.76x = 46,729,056.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729,056.62/9,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.22

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