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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.49, 14,257.15 and 3,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.49, 14,257.15 and 3,268.12 is: 4,900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.49 : 14,257.15 = 3,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.49/14,257.15 = 3,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.49x = 14,257.15 × 3,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.49x = 46,594,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,594,077.06/9,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.78

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