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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.44, 14,262.18 and 3,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.44, 14,262.18 and 3,268.44 is: 4,902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.44 : 14,262.18 = 3,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.44/14,262.18 = 3,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.44x = 14,262.18 × 3,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.44x = 46,615,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615,079.60/9,508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.50

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