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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.53, 14,299.79 and 3,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.53, 14,299.79 and 3,293.94 is: 4,939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.53 : 14,299.79 = 3,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.53/14,299.79 = 3,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.53x = 14,299.79 × 3,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.53x = 47,102,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102,677.79/9,535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.70

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