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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.90, 14,265.62 and 3,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.90, 14,265.62 and 3,277.56 is: 4,910.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.90 : 14,265.62 = 3,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.90/14,265.62 = 3,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.90x = 14,265.62 × 3,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.90x = 46,756,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,756,425.49/9,520.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.92

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