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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.23, 14,264.01 and 3,268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.23, 14,264.01 and 3,268.89 is: 4,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.23 : 14,264.01 = 3,268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.23/14,264.01 = 3,268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.23x = 14,264.01 × 3,268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.23x = 46,627,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,627,479.65/9,508.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.91

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