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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409, 14,113.50 and 3,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409, 14,113.50 and 3,253 is: 4,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409 : 14,113.50 = 3,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409/14,113.50 = 3,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409x = 14,113.50 × 3,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409x = 45,911,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,911,215.50/9,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.50

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