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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.56, 14,283.95 and 3,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.56, 14,283.95 and 3,284.15 is: 4,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.56 : 14,283.95 = 3,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.56/14,283.95 = 3,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.56x = 14,283.95 × 3,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.56x = 46,910,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910,546.55/9,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.25

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