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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.05, 14,279.92 and 3,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.05, 14,279.92 and 3,281.90 is: 4,921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.05 : 14,279.92 = 3,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.05/14,279.92 = 3,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.05x = 14,279.92 × 3,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.05x = 46,865,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865,269.45/9,522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.76

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