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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.13, 14,274.50 and 3,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.13, 14,274.50 and 3,281.36 is: 4,918.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.13 : 14,274.50 = 3,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.13/14,274.50 = 3,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.13x = 14,274.50 × 3,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.13x = 46,839,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,839,685.54/9,523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.52

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