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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.53, 14,269.62 and 3,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.53, 14,269.62 and 3,274.36 is: 4,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.53 : 14,269.62 = 3,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.53/14,269.62 = 3,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.53x = 14,269.62 × 3,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.53x = 46,723,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,723,872.94/9,515.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.28

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