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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.63, 14,252.64 and 3,261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.63, 14,252.64 and 3,261.61 is: 4,892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.63 : 14,252.64 = 3,261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.63/14,252.64 = 3,261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.63x = 14,252.64 × 3,261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.63x = 46,486,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,486,553.15/9,501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.48

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