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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.48, 14,257.92 and 3,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.48, 14,257.92 and 3,264.32 is: 4,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.48 : 14,257.92 = 3,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.48/14,257.92 = 3,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.48x = 14,257.92 × 3,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.48x = 46,542,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,413.41/9,503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.41

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