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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.72, 14,281.56 and 3,279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.72, 14,281.56 and 3,279.48 is: 4,919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.72 : 14,281.56 = 3,279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.72/14,281.56 = 3,279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.72x = 14,281.56 × 3,279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.72x = 46,836,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,836,090.39/9,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.90

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