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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.72, 14,290.98 and 3,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.72, 14,290.98 and 3,285.88 is: 4,929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.72 : 14,290.98 = 3,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.72/14,290.98 = 3,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.72x = 14,290.98 × 3,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.72x = 46,958,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958,445.36/9,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.13

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