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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.66, 14,261.40 and 3,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.66, 14,261.40 and 3,268.28 is: 4,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.66 : 14,261.40 = 3,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.66/14,261.40 = 3,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.66x = 14,261.40 × 3,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.66x = 46,610,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,610,248.39/9,506.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.90

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