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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.58, 14,262.38 and 3,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.58, 14,262.38 and 3,268.82 is: 4,902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.58 : 14,262.38 = 3,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.58/14,262.38 = 3,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.58x = 14,262.38 × 3,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.58x = 46,621,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,621,152.99/9,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.03

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