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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.94, 14,294.58 and 3,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.94, 14,294.58 and 3,291.16 is: 4,936.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.94 : 14,294.58 = 3,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.94/14,294.58 = 3,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.94x = 14,294.58 × 3,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.94x = 47,045,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,045,749.91/9,530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.11

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