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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.05, 14,263.79 and 3,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.05, 14,263.79 and 3,266.45 is: 4,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.05 : 14,263.79 = 3,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.05/14,263.79 = 3,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.05x = 14,263.79 × 3,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.05x = 46,591,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,591,869.19/9,508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.25

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