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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.38, 14,275.46 and 3,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.38, 14,275.46 and 3,276.14 is: 4,914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.38 : 14,275.46 = 3,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.38/14,275.46 = 3,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.38x = 14,275.46 × 3,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.38x = 46,768,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,768,342.34/9,516.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.51

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