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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.48, 14,284.67 and 3,281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.48, 14,284.67 and 3,281.66 is: 4,922.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.48 : 14,284.67 = 3,281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.48/14,284.67 = 3,281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.48x = 14,284.67 × 3,281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.48x = 46,877,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,877,342.32/9,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.81

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