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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,813.37, 14,711.75 and 4,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,813.37, 14,711.75 and 4,262.51 is: 6,390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,813.37 : 14,711.75 = 4,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,813.37/14,711.75 = 4,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,813.37x = 14,711.75 × 4,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,813.37x = 62,708,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,708,981.49/9,813.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.16

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