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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,522.92, 14,285.34 and 3,282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,522.92, 14,285.34 and 3,282.11 is: 4,923.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522.92 : 14,285.34 = 3,282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522.92/14,285.34 = 3,282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522.92x = 14,285.34 × 3,282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522.92x = 46,886,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,886,057.27/9,522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.50

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