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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.28, 14,256.45 and 3,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.28, 14,256.45 and 3,266.09 is: 4,899.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.28 : 14,256.45 = 3,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.28/14,256.45 = 3,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.28x = 14,256.45 × 3,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.28x = 46,562,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562,777.50/9,504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.14

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