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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.26, 14,290.33 and 3,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.26, 14,290.33 and 3,982.98 is: 5,972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.26 : 14,290.33 = 3,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.26/14,290.33 = 3,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.26x = 14,290.33 × 3,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.26x = 56,918,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,918,098.58/9,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.98

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