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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.28, 14,302.41 and 3,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.28, 14,302.41 and 3,295.69 is: 4,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.28 : 14,302.41 = 3,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.28/14,302.41 = 3,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.28x = 14,302.41 × 3,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.28x = 47,136,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,136,309.61/9,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.32

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