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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.24, 14,282.84 and 3,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.24, 14,282.84 and 3,682.88 is: 5,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.24 : 14,282.84 = 3,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.24/14,282.84 = 3,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.24x = 14,282.84 × 3,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.24x = 52,601,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601,985.78/9,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.96

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