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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.12, 14,270.62 and 3,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.12, 14,270.62 and 3,272.30 is: 4,908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.12 : 14,270.62 = 3,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.12/14,270.62 = 3,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.12x = 14,270.62 × 3,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.12x = 46,697,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697,749.83/9,513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.77

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