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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.61, 14,291.89 and 3,287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.61, 14,291.89 and 3,287.92 is: 4,931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.61 : 14,291.89 = 3,287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.61/14,291.89 = 3,287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.61x = 14,291.89 × 3,287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.61x = 46,990,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,990,552.12/9,528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.52

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