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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.28, 14,259.58 and 3,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.28, 14,259.58 and 3,267.20 is: 4,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.28 : 14,259.58 = 3,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.28/14,259.58 = 3,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.28x = 14,259.58 × 3,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.28x = 46,588,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,588,899.78/9,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.34

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