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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.72, 14,289.48 and 3,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.72, 14,289.48 and 3,284.88 is: 4,927.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.72 : 14,289.48 = 3,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.72/14,289.48 = 3,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.72x = 14,289.48 × 3,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.72x = 46,939,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,939,227.06/9,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.63

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