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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.16, 14,282.15 and 4,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.16, 14,282.15 and 4,253.73 is: 6,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.16 : 14,282.15 = 4,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.16/14,282.15 = 4,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.16x = 14,282.15 × 4,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.16x = 60,752,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,752,409.92/9,519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.12

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