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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.46, 14,281.56 and 4,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.46, 14,281.56 and 4,327.50 is: 6,488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.46 : 14,281.56 = 4,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.46/14,281.56 = 4,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.46x = 14,281.56 × 4,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.46x = 61,803,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803,450.90/9,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.92

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