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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.82, 14,292.32 and 4,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.82, 14,292.32 and 4,261.88 is: 6,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.82 : 14,292.32 = 4,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.82/14,292.32 = 4,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.82x = 14,292.32 × 4,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.82x = 60,912,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912,167.18/9,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.74

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