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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.62, 14,270.63 and 3,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.62, 14,270.63 and 3,271.02 is: 4,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.62 : 14,270.63 = 3,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.62/14,270.63 = 3,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.62x = 14,270.63 × 3,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.62x = 46,679,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679,516.14/9,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.11

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