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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.86, 14,268.80 and 3,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.86, 14,268.80 and 3,273.11 is: 4,908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.86 : 14,268.80 = 3,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.86/14,268.80 = 3,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.86x = 14,268.80 × 3,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.86x = 46,703,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,703,351.97/9,514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.46

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