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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.68, 14,278.72 and 3,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.68, 14,278.72 and 3,279.68 is: 4,919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.68 : 14,278.72 = 3,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.68/14,278.72 = 3,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.68x = 14,278.72 × 3,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.68x = 46,829,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,829,632.41/9,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.24

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