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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.49, 14,276.61 and 4,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.49, 14,276.61 and 4,250.01 is: 6,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.49 : 14,276.61 = 4,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.49/14,276.61 = 4,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.49x = 14,276.61 × 4,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.49x = 60,675,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,675,788.80/9,515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.53

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