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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.80, 14,287.20 and 3,976.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.80, 14,287.20 and 3,976.30 is: 5,964.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.80 : 14,287.20 = 3,976.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.80/14,287.20 = 3,976.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.80x = 14,287.20 × 3,976.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.80x = 56,810,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,810,193.36/9,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.45

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