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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.30, 14,285.55 and 3,974.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.30, 14,285.55 and 3,974.19 is: 5,962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.30 : 14,285.55 = 3,974.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.30/14,285.55 = 3,974.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.30x = 14,285.55 × 3,974.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.30x = 56,773,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,773,489.95/9,521.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.79

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