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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.83, 14,270.81 and 3,273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.83, 14,270.81 and 3,273.87 is: 4,910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.83 : 14,270.81 = 3,273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.83/14,270.81 = 3,273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.83x = 14,270.81 × 3,273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.83x = 46,720,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720,760.37/9,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.31

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