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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.77, 14,274.88 and 4,256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.77, 14,274.88 and 4,256.63 is: 6,384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.77 : 14,274.88 = 4,256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.77/14,274.88 = 4,256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.77x = 14,274.88 × 4,256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.77x = 60,762,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,762,882.45/9,516.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.82

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