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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.28, 14,299.41 and 3,293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.28, 14,299.41 and 3,293.69 is: 4,939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.28 : 14,299.41 = 3,293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.28/14,299.41 = 3,293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.28x = 14,299.41 × 3,293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.28x = 47,097,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,867.71/9,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.33

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