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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.40, 14,252.34 and 4,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.40, 14,252.34 and 4,502.60 is: 6,754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.40 : 14,252.34 = 4,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.40/14,252.34 = 4,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.40x = 14,252.34 × 4,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.40x = 64,172,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,172,586.08/9,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.01

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