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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.54, 14,298.29 and 3,292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.54, 14,298.29 and 3,292.95 is: 4,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.54 : 14,298.29 = 3,292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.54/14,298.29 = 3,292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.54x = 14,298.29 × 3,292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.54x = 47,083,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083,537.59/9,534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.21

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