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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.33, 14,293.89 and 3,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.33, 14,293.89 and 3,681.84 is: 5,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.33 : 14,293.89 = 3,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.33/14,293.89 = 3,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.33x = 14,293.89 × 3,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.33x = 52,627,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,627,815.96/9,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.72

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