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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.38, 14,252.27 and 3,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.38, 14,252.27 and 3,261.36 is: 4,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.38 : 14,252.27 = 3,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.38/14,252.27 = 3,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.38x = 14,252.27 × 3,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.38x = 46,481,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481,766.98/9,501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.11

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