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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.71, 14,280.48 and 3,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.71, 14,280.48 and 3,278.88 is: 4,918.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.71 : 14,280.48 = 3,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.71/14,280.48 = 3,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.71x = 14,280.48 × 3,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.71x = 46,823,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,980.26/9,519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.64

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