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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.13, 14,285.93 and 3,284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.13, 14,285.93 and 3,284.03 is: 4,925.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.13 : 14,285.93 = 3,284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.13/14,285.93 = 3,284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.13x = 14,285.93 × 3,284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.13x = 46,915,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,915,334.85/9,524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.94

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