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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.66, 14,241.12 and 3,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.66, 14,241.12 and 3,253.42 is: 4,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.66 : 14,241.12 = 3,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.66/14,241.12 = 3,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.66x = 14,241.12 × 3,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.66x = 46,332,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,332,344.63/9,493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.35

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