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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.73, 14,272.53 and 3,272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.73, 14,272.53 and 3,272.93 is: 4,910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.73 : 14,272.53 = 3,272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.73/14,272.53 = 3,272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.73x = 14,272.53 × 3,272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.73x = 46,712,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712,991.61/9,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.06

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