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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.36, 14,272.17 and 4,512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.36, 14,272.17 and 4,512.58 is: 6,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.36 : 14,272.17 = 4,512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.36/14,272.17 = 4,512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.36x = 14,272.17 × 4,512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.36x = 64,404,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,404,308.90/9,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.30

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