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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.65, 14,287.78 and 3,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.65, 14,287.78 and 3,292.26 is: 4,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.65 : 14,287.78 = 3,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.65/14,287.78 = 3,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.65x = 14,287.78 × 3,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.65x = 47,039,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039,086.58/9,535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.97

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