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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.04, 14,282.50 and 3,280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.04, 14,282.50 and 3,280.23 is: 4,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.04 : 14,282.50 = 3,280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.04/14,282.50 = 3,280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.04x = 14,282.50 × 3,280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.04x = 46,849,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,849,884.98/9,521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.67

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