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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.98, 14,264.30 and 2,488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.98, 14,264.30 and 2,488.97 is: 3,733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.98 : 14,264.30 = 2,488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.98/14,264.30 = 2,488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.98x = 14,264.30 × 2,488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.98x = 35,503,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,503,366.67/9,508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.67

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