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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.16, 14,303.16 and 4,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.16, 14,303.16 and 4,267.74 is: 6,403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.16 : 14,303.16 = 4,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.16/14,303.16 = 4,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.16x = 14,303.16 × 4,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.16x = 61,042,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,168.06/9,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.14

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