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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.91, 14,271.95 and 4,514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.91, 14,271.95 and 4,514.48 is: 6,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.91 : 14,271.95 = 4,514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.91/14,271.95 = 4,514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.91x = 14,271.95 × 4,514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.91x = 64,430,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,430,426.28/9,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.25

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