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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.16, 14,266.65 and 3,271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.16, 14,266.65 and 3,271.78 is: 4,908.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.16 : 14,266.65 = 3,271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.16/14,266.65 = 3,271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.16x = 14,266.65 × 3,271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.16x = 46,677,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,677,340.14/9,510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.16

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