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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.38, 14,288.20 and 3,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.38, 14,288.20 and 3,285.04 is: 4,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.38 : 14,288.20 = 3,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.38/14,288.20 = 3,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.38x = 14,288.20 × 3,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.38x = 46,937,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937,308.53/9,524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.12

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