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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.26, 14,278.98 and 4,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.26, 14,278.98 and 4,254.54 is: 6,381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.26 : 14,278.98 = 4,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.26/14,278.98 = 4,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.26x = 14,278.98 × 4,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.26x = 60,750,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,750,491.57/9,519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.85

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