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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.22, 14,287.32 and 3,285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.22, 14,287.32 and 3,285.63 is: 4,927.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.22 : 14,287.32 = 3,285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.22/14,287.32 = 3,285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.22x = 14,287.32 × 3,285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.22x = 46,942,847.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942,847.21/9,527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.23

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