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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.20, 14,264.64 and 3,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.20, 14,264.64 and 3,966.48 is: 5,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.20 : 14,264.64 = 3,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.20/14,264.64 = 3,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.20x = 14,264.64 × 3,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.20x = 56,580,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,580,409.27/9,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.82

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