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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519, 14,278.68 and 3,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519, 14,278.68 and 3,363 is: 5,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519 : 14,278.68 = 3,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519/14,278.68 = 3,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519x = 14,278.68 × 3,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519x = 48,019,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,019,200.84/9,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.56

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