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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,853.58, 14,782.44 and 3,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,853.58, 14,782.44 and 3,280.28 is: 4,921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,853.58 : 14,782.44 = 3,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,853.58/14,782.44 = 3,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,853.58x = 14,782.44 × 3,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,853.58x = 48,490,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,490,542.28/9,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.11

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