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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.81, 14,270.22 and 3,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.81, 14,270.22 and 3,273.20 is: 4,909.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.81 : 14,270.22 = 3,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.81/14,270.22 = 3,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.81x = 14,270.22 × 3,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.81x = 46,709,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,709,212.75/9,513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.62

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