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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.59, 14,266.24 and 3,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.59, 14,266.24 and 3,270.56 is: 4,905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.59 : 14,266.24 = 3,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.59/14,266.24 = 3,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.59x = 14,266.24 × 3,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.59x = 46,658,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658,514.39/9,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.95

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