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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.20, 14,287.26 and 3,283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.20, 14,287.26 and 3,283.39 is: 4,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.20 : 14,287.26 = 3,283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.20/14,287.26 = 3,283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.20x = 14,287.26 × 3,283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.20x = 46,910,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910,646.61/9,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.42

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