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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.88, 14,251.52 and 3,260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.88, 14,251.52 and 3,260.86 is: 4,891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.88 : 14,251.52 = 3,260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.88/14,251.52 = 3,260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.88x = 14,251.52 × 3,260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.88x = 46,472,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472,195.20/9,500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.36

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