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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.30, 14,256.45 and 3,271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.30, 14,256.45 and 3,271.35 is: 4,907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.30 : 14,256.45 = 3,271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.30/14,256.45 = 3,271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.30x = 14,256.45 × 3,271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.30x = 46,637,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,637,837.71/9,504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.03

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