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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.65, 14,257.10 and 3,264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.65, 14,257.10 and 3,264.27 is: 4,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.65 : 14,257.10 = 3,264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.65/14,257.10 = 3,264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.65x = 14,257.10 × 3,264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.65x = 46,539,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539,023.82/9,503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.96

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