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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.29, 14,302.41 and 3,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.29, 14,302.41 and 3,295.70 is: 4,942.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.29 : 14,302.41 = 3,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.29/14,302.41 = 3,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.29x = 14,302.41 × 3,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.29x = 47,136,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,136,452.64/9,537.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.33

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