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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.60, 14,267.66 and 4,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.60, 14,267.66 and 4,317.26 is: 6,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.60 : 14,267.66 = 4,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.60/14,267.66 = 4,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.60x = 14,267.66 × 4,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.60x = 61,597,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597,197.81/9,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.33

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