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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.08, 14,261.63 and 3,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.08, 14,261.63 and 3,268.32 is: 4,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.08 : 14,261.63 = 3,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.08/14,261.63 = 3,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.08x = 14,261.63 × 3,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.08x = 46,611,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,611,570.56/9,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.28

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