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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.91, 14,298.85 and 3,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.91, 14,298.85 and 3,293.32 is: 4,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.91 : 14,298.85 = 3,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.91/14,298.85 = 3,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.91x = 14,298.85 × 3,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.91x = 47,090,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,090,657.05/9,534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.76

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