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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.66, 14,266.94 and 3,271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.66, 14,266.94 and 3,271.91 is: 4,906.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.66 : 14,266.94 = 3,271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.66/14,266.94 = 3,271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.66x = 14,266.94 × 3,271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.66x = 46,680,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680,072.32/9,513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.64

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