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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.79, 14,291.69 and 3,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.79, 14,291.69 and 3,288.36 is: 4,933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.79 : 14,291.69 = 3,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.79/14,291.69 = 3,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.79x = 14,291.69 × 3,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.79x = 46,996,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996,205.29/9,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.06

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