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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.50, 14,120.73 and 3,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.50, 14,120.73 and 3,253.50 is: 4,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.50 : 14,120.73 = 3,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.50/14,120.73 = 3,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.50x = 14,120.73 × 3,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.50x = 45,941,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,941,795.06/9,409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.49

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