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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.84, 14,292.70 and 3,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.84, 14,292.70 and 3,287.02 is: 4,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.84 : 14,292.70 = 3,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.84/14,292.70 = 3,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.84x = 14,292.70 × 3,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.84x = 46,980,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,980,390.75/9,527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.85

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