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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.74, 14,271.61 and 3,273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.74, 14,271.61 and 3,273.01 is: 4,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.74 : 14,271.61 = 3,273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.74/14,271.61 = 3,273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.74x = 14,271.61 × 3,273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.74x = 46,711,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,711,078.38/9,513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.85

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