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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.50, 14,271.23 and 3,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.50, 14,271.23 and 3,272.76 is: 4,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.50 : 14,271.23 = 3,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.50/14,271.23 = 3,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.50x = 14,271.23 × 3,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.50x = 46,706,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,706,310.69/9,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.48

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