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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.25, 14,262.75 and 3,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.25, 14,262.75 and 3,265.74 is: 4,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.25 : 14,262.75 = 3,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.25/14,262.75 = 3,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.25x = 14,262.75 × 3,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.25x = 46,578,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,578,433.19/9,507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.25

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