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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.88, 14,284.48 and 3,979.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.88, 14,284.48 and 3,979.13 is: 5,969.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.88 : 14,284.48 = 3,979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.88/14,284.48 = 3,979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.88x = 14,284.48 × 3,979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.88x = 56,839,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,839,717.80/9,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.38

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