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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.68, 14,243.74 and 3,255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.68, 14,243.74 and 3,255.64 is: 4,883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.68 : 14,243.74 = 3,255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.68/14,243.74 = 3,255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.68x = 14,243.74 × 3,255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.68x = 46,372,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372,489.69/9,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.54

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