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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411, 14,118.72 and 3,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411, 14,118.72 and 3,255 is: 4,883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411 : 14,118.72 = 3,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411/14,118.72 = 3,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411x = 14,118.72 × 3,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411x = 45,956,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956,433.60/9,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.27

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