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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.50, 14,159.37 and 3,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.50, 14,159.37 and 3,283.50 is: 4,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.50 : 14,159.37 = 3,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.50/14,159.37 = 3,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.50x = 14,159.37 × 3,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.50x = 46,492,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492,291.40/9,439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.29

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