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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.46, 14,254.29 and 3,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.46, 14,254.29 and 3,261.33 is: 4,892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.46 : 14,254.29 = 3,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.46/14,254.29 = 3,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.46x = 14,254.29 × 3,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.46x = 46,487,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,487,943.61/9,501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.72

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