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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.88, 14,278.57 and 3,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.88, 14,278.57 and 3,283.41 is: 4,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.88 : 14,278.57 = 3,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.88/14,278.57 = 3,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.88x = 14,278.57 × 3,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.88x = 46,882,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,882,399.52/9,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.10

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