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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.68, 14,290.80 and 3,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.68, 14,290.80 and 3,203.28 is: 4,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.68 : 14,290.80 = 3,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.68/14,290.80 = 3,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.68x = 14,290.80 × 3,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.68x = 45,777,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,777,433.82/9,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.67

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