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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.18, 14,253.68 and 3,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.18, 14,253.68 and 3,265.82 is: 4,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.18 : 14,253.68 = 3,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.18/14,253.68 = 3,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.18x = 14,253.68 × 3,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.18x = 46,549,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,549,953.22/9,505.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.32

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