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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.04, 14,251.72 and 3,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.04, 14,251.72 and 3,261.94 is: 4,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.04 : 14,251.72 = 3,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.04/14,251.72 = 3,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.04x = 14,251.72 × 3,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.04x = 46,488,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,488,255.54/9,502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.45

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