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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.41, 14,273.96 and 3,974.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.41, 14,273.96 and 3,974.36 is: 5,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.41 : 14,273.96 = 3,974.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.41/14,273.96 = 3,974.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.41x = 14,273.96 × 3,974.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.41x = 56,729,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,729,855.67/9,518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.02

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