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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.50, 14,155.23 and 3,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.50, 14,155.23 and 3,276.50 is: 4,917.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.50 : 14,155.23 = 3,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.50/14,155.23 = 3,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.50x = 14,155.23 × 3,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.50x = 46,379,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379,611.10/9,432.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.00

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