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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.16, 14,266.19 and 3,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.16, 14,266.19 and 3,271.40 is: 4,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.16 : 14,266.19 = 3,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.16/14,266.19 = 3,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.16x = 14,266.19 × 3,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.16x = 46,670,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,670,445.54/9,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.88

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