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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.55, 14,261.52 and 3,264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.55, 14,261.52 and 3,264.95 is: 4,898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.55 : 14,261.52 = 3,264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.55/14,261.52 = 3,264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.55x = 14,261.52 × 3,264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.55x = 46,563,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563,149.72/9,506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.01

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