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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.68, 14,295.36 and 3,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.68, 14,295.36 and 3,291.44 is: 4,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.68 : 14,295.36 = 3,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.68/14,295.36 = 3,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.68x = 14,295.36 × 3,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.68x = 47,052,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052,319.72/9,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.41

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