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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.60, 14,265.39 and 3,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.60, 14,265.39 and 3,270.95 is: 4,905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.60 : 14,265.39 = 3,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.60/14,265.39 = 3,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.60x = 14,265.39 × 3,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.60x = 46,661,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,661,377.42/9,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.22

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