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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.09, 14,297.27 and 3,291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.09, 14,297.27 and 3,291.71 is: 4,937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.09 : 14,297.27 = 3,291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.09/14,297.27 = 3,291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.09x = 14,297.27 × 3,291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.09x = 47,062,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062,378.69/9,531.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.78

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