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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.97, 14,271.33 and 4,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.97, 14,271.33 and 4,246.50 is: 6,371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.97 : 14,271.33 = 4,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.97/14,271.33 = 4,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.97x = 14,271.33 × 4,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.97x = 60,603,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,603,202.85/9,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.26

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