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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.72, 14,271.56 and 3,275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.72, 14,271.56 and 3,275.01 is: 4,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.72 : 14,271.56 = 3,275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.72/14,271.56 = 3,275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.72x = 14,271.56 × 3,275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.72x = 46,739,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,739,497.62/9,516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.30

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