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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.34, 14,281.46 and 3,279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.34, 14,281.46 and 3,279.53 is: 4,919.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.34 : 14,281.46 = 3,279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.34/14,281.46 = 3,279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.34x = 14,281.46 × 3,279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.34x = 46,836,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,836,476.51/9,520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.62

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