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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.93, 14,250.68 and 3,340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.93, 14,250.68 and 3,340.61 is: 5,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.93 : 14,250.68 = 3,340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.93/14,250.68 = 3,340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.93x = 14,250.68 × 3,340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.93x = 47,605,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,605,947.41/9,500.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.66

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