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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.10, 14,254.65 and 4,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.10, 14,254.65 and 4,238.10 is: 6,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.10 : 14,254.65 = 4,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.10/14,254.65 = 4,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.10x = 14,254.65 × 4,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.10x = 60,412,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412,632.17/9,503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.15

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