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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.13, 14,255.70 and 3,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.13, 14,255.70 and 3,261.40 is: 4,892.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.13 : 14,255.70 = 3,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.13/14,255.70 = 3,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.13x = 14,255.70 × 3,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.13x = 46,493,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,493,539.98/9,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.44

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