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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.47, 14,250.87 and 3,260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.47, 14,250.87 and 3,260.14 is: 4,890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.47 : 14,250.87 = 3,260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.47/14,250.87 = 3,260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.47x = 14,250.87 × 3,260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.47x = 46,459,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459,831.32/9,499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.78

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