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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.99, 14,270.48 and 3,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.99, 14,270.48 and 3,272.26 is: 4,908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.99 : 14,270.48 = 3,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.99/14,270.48 = 3,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.99x = 14,270.48 × 3,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.99x = 46,696,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,696,727.94/9,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.73

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