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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.30, 14,267.07 and 2,847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.30, 14,267.07 and 2,847.24 is: 4,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.30 : 14,267.07 = 2,847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.30/14,267.07 = 2,847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.30x = 14,267.07 × 2,847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.30x = 40,621,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,772.39/9,510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.35

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