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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.24, 14,287.29 and 3,283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.24, 14,287.29 and 3,283.43 is: 4,925.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.24 : 14,287.29 = 3,283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.24/14,287.29 = 3,283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.24x = 14,287.29 × 3,283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.24x = 46,911,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,911,245.17/9,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.46

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