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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.29, 14,252.22 and 3,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.29, 14,252.22 and 3,261.21 is: 4,891.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.29 : 14,252.22 = 3,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.29/14,252.22 = 3,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.29x = 14,252.22 × 3,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.29x = 46,479,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,479,466.08/9,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.91

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