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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.29, 14,289.44 and 3,286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.29, 14,289.44 and 3,286.86 is: 4,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.29 : 14,289.44 = 3,286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.29/14,289.44 = 3,286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.29x = 14,289.44 × 3,286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.29x = 46,967,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,967,372.32/9,525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.81

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