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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.85, 14,268.72 and 3,273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.85, 14,268.72 and 3,273.09 is: 4,908.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.85 : 14,268.72 = 3,273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.85/14,268.72 = 3,273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.85x = 14,268.72 × 3,273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.85x = 46,702,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,702,804.74/9,514.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.41

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