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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.98, 14,301.94 and 3,293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.98, 14,301.94 and 3,293.18 is: 4,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.98 : 14,301.94 = 3,293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.98/14,301.94 = 3,293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.98x = 14,301.94 × 3,293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.98x = 47,098,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,098,862.77/9,533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.11

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