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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.68, 14,251.80 and 3,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.68, 14,251.80 and 3,341.36 is: 5,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.68 : 14,251.80 = 3,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.68/14,251.80 = 3,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.68x = 14,251.80 × 3,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.68x = 47,620,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620,394.45/9,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.79

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