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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.08, 14,302.38 and 3,294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.08, 14,302.38 and 3,294.87 is: 4,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.08 : 14,302.38 = 3,294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.08/14,302.38 = 3,294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.08x = 14,302.38 × 3,294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.08x = 47,124,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124,482.79/9,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.22

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