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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.92, 14,282.34 and 3,280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.92, 14,282.34 and 3,280.11 is: 4,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.92 : 14,282.34 = 3,280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.92/14,282.34 = 3,280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.92x = 14,282.34 × 3,280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.92x = 46,847,646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847,646.26/9,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.50

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