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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435, 14,152.50 and 3,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435, 14,152.50 and 3,279 is: 4,918.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435 : 14,152.50 = 3,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435/14,152.50 = 3,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435x = 14,152.50 × 3,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435x = 46,406,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,406,047.50/9,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.50

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