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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.60, 14,302.20 and 3,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.60, 14,302.20 and 3,294.90 is: 4,942.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.60 : 14,302.20 = 3,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.60/14,302.20 = 3,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.60x = 14,302.20 × 3,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.60x = 47,124,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124,318.78/9,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.45

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