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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.72, 14,286.96 and 3,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.72, 14,286.96 and 3,285.28 is: 4,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.72 : 14,286.96 = 3,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.72/14,286.96 = 3,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.72x = 14,286.96 × 3,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.72x = 46,936,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936,663.95/9,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.40

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