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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.20, 14,281.80 and 3,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.20, 14,281.80 and 3,982.40 is: 5,971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.20 : 14,281.80 = 3,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.20/14,281.80 = 3,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.20x = 14,281.80 × 3,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.20x = 56,875,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,875,840.32/9,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.09

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