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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.98, 14,273.40 and 3,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.98, 14,273.40 and 3,276.22 is: 4,913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.98 : 14,273.40 = 3,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.98/14,273.40 = 3,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.98x = 14,273.40 × 3,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.98x = 46,762,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,762,798.55/9,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.10

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