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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.81, 14,251.50 and 3,260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.81, 14,251.50 and 3,260.73 is: 4,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.81 : 14,251.50 = 3,260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.81/14,251.50 = 3,260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.81x = 14,251.50 × 3,260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.81x = 46,470,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,470,293.60/9,500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.20

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