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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.46, 14,298.96 and 3,292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.46, 14,298.96 and 3,292.86 is: 4,938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.46 : 14,298.96 = 3,292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.46/14,298.96 = 3,292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.46x = 14,298.96 × 3,292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.46x = 47,084,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,084,473.43/9,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.35

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