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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.90, 14,261.11 and 3,274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.90, 14,261.11 and 3,274.55 is: 4,906.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.90 : 14,261.11 = 3,274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.90/14,261.11 = 3,274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.90x = 14,261.11 × 3,274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.90x = 46,698,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698,717.75/9,517.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.41

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