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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.04, 14,281 and 3,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.04, 14,281 and 3,279.23 is: 4,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.04 : 14,281 = 3,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.04/14,281 = 3,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.04x = 14,281 × 3,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.04x = 46,830,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,830,683.63/9,520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.17

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