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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.58, 14,120.84 and 3,253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.58, 14,120.84 and 3,253.58 is: 4,882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.58 : 14,120.84 = 3,253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.58/14,120.84 = 3,253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.58x = 14,120.84 × 3,253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.58x = 45,943,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,943,282.61/9,409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.61

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