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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.12, 14,263.88 and 3,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.12, 14,263.88 and 3,266.52 is: 4,900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.12 : 14,263.88 = 3,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.12/14,263.88 = 3,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.12x = 14,263.88 × 3,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.12x = 46,593,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,593,249.30/9,508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.36

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