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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.82, 14,298.44 and 3,294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.82, 14,298.44 and 3,294.05 is: 4,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.82 : 14,298.44 = 3,294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.82/14,298.44 = 3,294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.82x = 14,298.44 × 3,294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.82x = 47,099,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099,776.28/9,533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.28

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