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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.40, 14,263.26 and 3,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.40, 14,263.26 and 3,355.88 is: 5,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.40 : 14,263.26 = 3,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.40/14,263.26 = 3,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.40x = 14,263.26 × 3,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.40x = 47,865,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865,788.97/9,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.47

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