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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.12, 14,269.12 and 3,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.12, 14,269.12 and 3,271.30 is: 4,907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.12 : 14,269.12 = 3,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.12/14,269.12 = 3,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.12x = 14,269.12 × 3,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.12x = 46,678,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,678,572.26/9,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.27

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