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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.51, 14,269.26 and 4,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.51, 14,269.26 and 4,246.63 is: 6,370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.51 : 14,269.26 = 4,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.51/14,269.26 = 4,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.51x = 14,269.26 × 4,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.51x = 60,596,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,596,247.85/9,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.17

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