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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.12, 14,266.88 and 3,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.12, 14,266.88 and 3,268.52 is: 4,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.12 : 14,266.88 = 3,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.12/14,266.88 = 3,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.12x = 14,266.88 × 3,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.12x = 46,631,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,631,582.62/9,510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.36

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