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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.52, 14,257.11 and 4,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.52, 14,257.11 and 4,241.26 is: 6,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.52 : 14,257.11 = 4,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.52/14,257.11 = 4,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.52x = 14,257.11 × 4,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.52x = 60,468,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,468,144.08/9,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.38

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