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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.88, 14,274.07 and 3,280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.88, 14,274.07 and 3,280.41 is: 4,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.88 : 14,274.07 = 3,280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.88/14,274.07 = 3,280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.88x = 14,274.07 × 3,280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.88x = 46,824,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,824,774.48/9,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.60

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