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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.31, 14,254.41 and 3,263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.31, 14,254.41 and 3,263.55 is: 4,894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.31 : 14,254.41 = 3,263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.31/14,254.41 = 3,263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.31x = 14,254.41 × 3,263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.31x = 46,519,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519,979.76/9,505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.11

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