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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.26, 14,274.48 and 3,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.26, 14,274.48 and 3,673.14 is: 5,509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.26 : 14,274.48 = 3,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.26/14,274.48 = 3,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.26x = 14,274.48 × 3,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.26x = 52,432,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,432,163.47/9,517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.17

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