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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.73, 14,286.54 and 3,282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.73, 14,286.54 and 3,282.93 is: 4,924.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.73 : 14,286.54 = 3,282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.73/14,286.54 = 3,282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.73x = 14,286.54 × 3,282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.73x = 46,901,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901,645.06/9,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.71

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