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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.96, 14,297.40 and 3,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.96, 14,297.40 and 3,290.80 is: 4,936.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.96 : 14,297.40 = 3,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.96/14,297.40 = 3,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.96x = 14,297.40 × 3,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.96x = 47,049,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049,883.92/9,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.53

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