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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.08, 14,260.13 and 3,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.08, 14,260.13 and 3,267.32 is: 4,899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.08 : 14,260.13 = 3,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.08/14,260.13 = 3,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.08x = 14,260.13 × 3,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.08x = 46,592,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592,439.52/9,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.78

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