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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.23, 14,928.89 and 3,288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.23, 14,928.89 and 3,288.45 is: 4,932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.23 : 14,928.89 = 3,288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.23/14,928.89 = 3,288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.23x = 14,928.89 × 3,288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.23x = 49,092,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,092,891.88/9,952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.85

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