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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.52, 14,144.32 and 3,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.52, 14,144.32 and 3,273.52 is: 4,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.52 : 14,144.32 = 3,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.52/14,144.32 = 3,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.52x = 14,144.32 × 3,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.52x = 46,301,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,301,714.41/9,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.29

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