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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.68, 14,258.93 and 3,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.68, 14,258.93 and 3,269.32 is: 4,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.68 : 14,258.93 = 3,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.68/14,258.93 = 3,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.68x = 14,258.93 × 3,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.68x = 46,617,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,617,005.03/9,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.57

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