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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.54, 14,282.33 and 3,279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.54, 14,282.33 and 3,279.01 is: 4,919.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.54 : 14,282.33 = 3,279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.54/14,282.33 = 3,279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.54x = 14,282.33 × 3,279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.54x = 46,831,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,831,902.89/9,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.04

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