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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.08, 14,289.66 and 3,286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.08, 14,289.66 and 3,286.38 is: 4,929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.08 : 14,289.66 = 3,286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.08/14,289.66 = 3,286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.08x = 14,289.66 × 3,286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.08x = 46,961,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,961,252.83/9,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.76

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