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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.95, 14,304.51 and 3,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.95, 14,304.51 and 3,292.01 is: 4,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.95 : 14,304.51 = 3,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.95/14,304.51 = 3,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.95x = 14,304.51 × 3,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.95x = 47,090,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,090,621.57/9,531.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.30

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