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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.73, 14,269.53 and 3,270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.73, 14,269.53 and 3,270.93 is: 4,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.73 : 14,269.53 = 3,270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.73/14,269.53 = 3,270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.73x = 14,269.53 × 3,270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.73x = 46,674,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674,588.43/9,511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.06

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