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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.28, 14,264.70 and 3,274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.28, 14,264.70 and 3,274.42 is: 4,908.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.28 : 14,264.70 = 3,274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.28/14,264.70 = 3,274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.28x = 14,264.70 × 3,274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.28x = 46,708,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,708,618.97/9,516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.29

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