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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.68, 14,255.93 and 3,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.68, 14,255.93 and 3,267.32 is: 4,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.68 : 14,255.93 = 3,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.68/14,255.93 = 3,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.68x = 14,255.93 × 3,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.68x = 46,578,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,578,685.21/9,506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.57

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