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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.14, 14,283.05 and 3,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.14, 14,283.05 and 3,284 is: 4,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.14 : 14,283.05 = 3,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.14/14,283.05 = 3,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.14x = 14,283.05 × 3,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.14x = 46,905,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,905,536.20/9,524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.91

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