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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.22, 14,291.82 and 3,288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.22, 14,291.82 and 3,288.64 is: 4,931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.22 : 14,291.82 = 3,288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.22/14,291.82 = 3,288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.22x = 14,291.82 × 3,288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.22x = 47,000,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000,650.92/9,530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.75

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