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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.44, 14,269.77 and 3,273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.44, 14,269.77 and 3,273.55 is: 4,910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.44 : 14,269.77 = 3,273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.44/14,269.77 = 3,273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.44x = 14,269.77 × 3,273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.44x = 46,712,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712,769.91/9,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.70

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