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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.40, 14,275.55 and 3,275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.40, 14,275.55 and 3,275.58 is: 4,913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.40 : 14,275.55 = 3,275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.40/14,275.55 = 3,275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.40x = 14,275.55 × 3,275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.40x = 46,760,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760,715.72/9,516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.70

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