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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.23, 14,258.03 and 3,266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.23, 14,258.03 and 3,266.51 is: 4,898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.23 : 14,258.03 = 3,266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.23/14,258.03 = 3,266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.23x = 14,258.03 × 3,266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.23x = 46,573,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573,909.95/9,508.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.27

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