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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.44, 14,257.50 and 4,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.44, 14,257.50 and 4,303.08 is: 6,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.44 : 14,257.50 = 4,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.44/14,257.50 = 4,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.44x = 14,257.50 × 4,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.44x = 61,351,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,351,163.10/9,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,456.36

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