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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.68, 14,254.43 and 3,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.68, 14,254.43 and 3,266.32 is: 4,898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.68 : 14,254.43 = 3,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.68/14,254.43 = 3,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.68x = 14,254.43 × 3,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.68x = 46,559,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,559,502.33/9,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.07

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