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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.20, 14,273.02 and 3,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.20, 14,273.02 and 3,282.40 is: 4,923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.20 : 14,273.02 = 3,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.20/14,273.02 = 3,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.20x = 14,273.02 × 3,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.20x = 46,849,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,849,760.85/9,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.68

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