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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.93, 14,286.23 and 4,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.93, 14,286.23 and 4,253.19 is: 6,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.93 : 14,286.23 = 4,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.93/14,286.23 = 4,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.93x = 14,286.23 × 4,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.93x = 60,762,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,762,050.57/9,519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.62

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