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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.56, 14,291.04 and 3,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.56, 14,291.04 and 3,285.52 is: 4,929.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.56 : 14,291.04 = 3,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.56/14,291.04 = 3,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.56x = 14,291.04 × 3,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.56x = 46,953,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953,497.74/9,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.73

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