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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.35, 14,268.15 and 3,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.35, 14,268.15 and 3,966.30 is: 5,950.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.35 : 14,268.15 = 3,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.35/14,268.15 = 3,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.35x = 14,268.15 × 3,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.35x = 56,591,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,591,763.35/9,510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.55

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