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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.62, 14,289.92 and 3,288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.62, 14,289.92 and 3,288.42 is: 4,932.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.62 : 14,289.92 = 3,288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.62/14,289.92 = 3,288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.62x = 14,289.92 × 3,288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.62x = 46,991,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,991,258.73/9,526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.63

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