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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.58, 14,265.16 and 2,935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.58, 14,265.16 and 2,935.59 is: 4,403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.58 : 14,265.16 = 2,935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.58/14,265.16 = 2,935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.58x = 14,265.16 × 2,935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.58x = 41,876,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876,696.97/9,509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.63

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