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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.93, 14,249.76 and 3,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.93, 14,249.76 and 3,260.52 is: 4,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.93 : 14,249.76 = 3,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.93/14,249.76 = 3,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.93x = 14,249.76 × 3,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.93x = 46,461,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461,627.48/9,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.25

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