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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.25, 14,273.36 and 3,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.25, 14,273.36 and 3,355.25 is: 5,035.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.25 : 14,273.36 = 3,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.25/14,273.36 = 3,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.25x = 14,273.36 × 3,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.25x = 47,890,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,890,674.36/9,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.16

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