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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.86, 14,267.30 and 3,272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.86, 14,267.30 and 3,272.11 is: 4,906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.86 : 14,267.30 = 3,272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.86/14,267.30 = 3,272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.86x = 14,267.30 × 3,272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.86x = 46,684,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,684,147.52/9,513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.96

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