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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.55, 14,257.80 and 3,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.55, 14,257.80 and 3,265.80 is: 4,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.55 : 14,257.80 = 3,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.55/14,257.80 = 3,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.55x = 14,257.80 × 3,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.55x = 46,563,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563,123.24/9,507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.49

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