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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.66, 14,282.91 and 4,254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.66, 14,282.91 and 4,254.23 is: 6,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.66 : 14,282.91 = 4,254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.66/14,282.91 = 4,254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.66x = 14,282.91 × 4,254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.66x = 60,762,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,762,712.79/9,519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.87

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