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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.22, 14,290.32 and 3,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.22, 14,290.32 and 3,287.64 is: 4,930.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.22 : 14,290.32 = 3,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.22/14,290.32 = 3,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.22x = 14,290.32 × 3,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.22x = 46,981,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,981,427.64/9,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.25

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