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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.10, 14,265.32 and 3,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.10, 14,265.32 and 3,269.76 is: 4,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.10 : 14,265.32 = 3,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.10/14,265.32 = 3,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.10x = 14,265.32 × 3,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.10x = 46,644,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,172.72/9,509.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.21

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