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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.23, 14,290.29 and 3,285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.23, 14,290.29 and 3,285.41 is: 4,928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.23 : 14,290.29 = 3,285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.23/14,290.29 = 3,285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.23x = 14,290.29 × 3,285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.23x = 46,949,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,949,390.22/9,526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.43

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