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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.18, 14,256.68 and 3,267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.18, 14,256.68 and 3,267.83 is: 4,900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.18 : 14,256.68 = 3,267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.18/14,256.68 = 3,267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.18x = 14,256.68 × 3,267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.18x = 46,588,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,588,318.98/9,507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.33

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