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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.24, 14,282.81 and 3,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.24, 14,282.81 and 3,280.44 is: 4,920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.24 : 14,282.81 = 3,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.24/14,282.81 = 3,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.24x = 14,282.81 × 3,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.24x = 46,853,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,853,862.03/9,521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.98

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