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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.36, 14,289.21 and 3,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.36, 14,289.21 and 3,982.50 is: 5,974.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.36 : 14,289.21 = 3,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.36/14,289.21 = 3,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.36x = 14,289.21 × 3,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.36x = 56,906,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,906,778.83/9,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.24

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