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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.84, 14,302.89 and 3,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.84, 14,302.89 and 3,295.46 is: 4,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.84 : 14,302.89 = 3,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.84/14,302.89 = 3,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.84x = 14,302.89 × 3,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.84x = 47,134,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134,530.36/9,534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.40

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