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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.22, 14,297.82 and 3,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.22, 14,297.82 and 3,292.64 is: 4,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.22 : 14,297.82 = 3,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.22/14,297.82 = 3,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.22x = 14,297.82 × 3,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.22x = 47,077,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,077,574.04/9,534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.75

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