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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.55, 14,257.02 and 3,261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.55, 14,257.02 and 3,261.95 is: 4,893.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.55 : 14,257.02 = 3,261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.55/14,257.02 = 3,261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.55x = 14,257.02 × 3,261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.55x = 46,505,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,505,615.10/9,503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.50

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