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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.52, 14,256.82 and 3,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.52, 14,256.82 and 3,266.34 is: 4,899.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.52 : 14,256.82 = 3,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.52/14,256.82 = 3,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.52x = 14,256.82 × 3,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.52x = 46,567,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,567,621.44/9,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.52

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