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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.78, 14,265.76 and 4,510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.78, 14,265.76 and 4,510.36 is: 6,761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.78 : 14,265.76 = 4,510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.78/14,265.76 = 4,510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.78x = 14,265.76 × 4,510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.78x = 64,343,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,343,666.33/9,516.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.08

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