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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.71, 14,283.52 and 3,280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.71, 14,283.52 and 3,280.91 is: 4,921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.71 : 14,283.52 = 3,280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.71/14,283.52 = 3,280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.71x = 14,283.52 × 3,280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.71x = 46,862,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,862,863.98/9,521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.69

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