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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.30, 14,252.67 and 3,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.30, 14,252.67 and 3,261.26 is: 4,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.30 : 14,252.67 = 3,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.30/14,252.67 = 3,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.30x = 14,252.67 × 3,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.30x = 46,481,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481,632.52/9,501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.14

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