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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.32, 14,283.32 and 2,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.32, 14,283.32 and 2,948.08 is: 4,422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.32 : 14,283.32 = 2,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.32/14,283.32 = 2,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.32x = 14,283.32 × 2,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.32x = 42,108,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,108,370.03/9,521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.53

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