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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.64, 14,280.04 and 3,979.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.64, 14,280.04 and 3,979.57 is: 5,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.64 : 14,280.04 = 3,979.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.64/14,280.04 = 3,979.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.64x = 14,280.04 × 3,979.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.64x = 56,828,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,396.18/9,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.46

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