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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.56, 14,283.68 and 2,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.56, 14,283.68 and 2,948.32 is: 4,422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.56 : 14,283.68 = 2,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.56/14,283.68 = 2,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.56x = 14,283.68 × 2,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.56x = 42,112,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,112,859.42/9,521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.89

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