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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.27, 14,268.72 and 4,769.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.27, 14,268.72 and 4,769.93 is: 7,155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.27 : 14,268.72 = 4,769.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.27/14,268.72 = 4,769.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.27x = 14,268.72 × 4,769.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.27x = 68,060,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,060,795.59/9,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.81

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