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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.23, 14,303.79 and 3,294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.23, 14,303.79 and 3,294.41 is: 4,941.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.23 : 14,303.79 = 3,294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.23/14,303.79 = 3,294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.23x = 14,303.79 × 3,294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.23x = 47,122,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,122,477.29/9,535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.93

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