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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.04, 14,279.50 and 3,278.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.04, 14,279.50 and 3,278.23 is: 4,917.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.04 : 14,279.50 = 3,278.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.04/14,279.50 = 3,278.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.04x = 14,279.50 × 3,278.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.04x = 46,811,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811,453.68/9,519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.66

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