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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.93, 14,292.58 and 3,980.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.93, 14,292.58 and 3,980.26 is: 5,969.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.93 : 14,292.58 = 3,980.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.93/14,292.58 = 3,980.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.93x = 14,292.58 × 3,980.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.93x = 56,888,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888,184.47/9,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.42

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