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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.57, 14,235.04 and 3,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.57, 14,235.04 and 3,250.73 is: 4,875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.57 : 14,235.04 = 3,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.57/14,235.04 = 3,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.57x = 14,235.04 × 3,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.57x = 46,274,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274,311.23/9,490.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.82

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