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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.74, 14,713.82 and 4,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.74, 14,713.82 and 4,263.88 is: 6,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.74 : 14,713.82 = 4,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.74/14,713.82 = 4,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.74x = 14,713.82 × 4,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.74x = 62,737,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,737,962.82/9,814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.22

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