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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.50, 14,162.37 and 3,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.50, 14,162.37 and 3,285.50 is: 4,928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.50 : 14,162.37 = 3,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.50/14,162.37 = 3,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.50x = 14,162.37 × 3,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.50x = 46,530,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,530,466.64/9,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.29

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