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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.52, 14,170.71 and 3,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.52, 14,170.71 and 3,523.24 is: 5,284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.52 : 14,170.71 = 3,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.52/14,170.71 = 3,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.52x = 14,170.71 × 3,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.52x = 49,926,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,926,812.30/9,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.65

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