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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.78, 14,263.49 and 3,268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.78, 14,263.49 and 3,268.73 is: 4,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.78 : 14,263.49 = 3,268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.78/14,263.49 = 3,268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.78x = 14,263.49 × 3,268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.78x = 46,623,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623,547.77/9,508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.21

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