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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.32, 14,299.20 and 3,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.32, 14,299.20 and 3,294.54 is: 4,941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.32 : 14,299.20 = 3,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.32/14,299.20 = 3,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.32x = 14,299.20 × 3,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.32x = 47,109,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,109,286.37/9,534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.02

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