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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.03, 14,253.33 and 3,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.03, 14,253.33 and 3,261.96 is: 4,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.03 : 14,253.33 = 3,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.03/14,253.33 = 3,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.03x = 14,253.33 × 3,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.03x = 46,493,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,493,721.06/9,502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.03

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