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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.10, 14,271.20 and 3,966.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.10, 14,271.20 and 3,966.03 is: 5,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.10 : 14,271.20 = 3,966.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.10/14,271.20 = 3,966.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.10x = 14,271.20 × 3,966.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.10x = 56,600,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,600,002.38/9,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.32

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