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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.86, 14,269.46 and 3,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.86, 14,269.46 and 3,272.52 is: 4,909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.86 : 14,269.46 = 3,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.86/14,269.46 = 3,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.86x = 14,269.46 × 3,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.86x = 46,697,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697,093.24/9,511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.35

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