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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.59, 14,246.83 and 4,235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.59, 14,246.83 and 4,235.53 is: 6,346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.59 : 14,246.83 = 4,235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.59/14,246.83 = 4,235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.59x = 14,246.83 × 4,235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.59x = 60,342,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,342,875.87/9,508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.14

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