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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.80, 14,261.40 and 4,309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.80, 14,261.40 and 4,309.74 is: 6,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.80 : 14,261.40 = 4,309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.80/14,261.40 = 4,309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.80x = 14,261.40 × 4,309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.80x = 61,462,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,462,926.04/9,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.72

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