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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.35, 14,266.47 and 3,271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.35, 14,266.47 and 3,271.59 is: 4,906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.35 : 14,266.47 = 3,271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.35/14,266.47 = 3,271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.35x = 14,266.47 × 3,271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.35x = 46,674,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674,040.59/9,513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.16

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