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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513, 14,271.66 and 3,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513, 14,271.66 and 3,357 is: 5,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513 : 14,271.66 = 3,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513/14,271.66 = 3,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513x = 14,271.66 × 3,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513x = 47,909,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,909,962.62/9,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.26

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