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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.40, 14,263.60 and 3,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.40, 14,263.60 and 3,269.64 is: 4,903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.40 : 14,263.60 = 3,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.40/14,263.60 = 3,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.40x = 14,263.60 × 3,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.40x = 46,636,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,636,837.10/9,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.26

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