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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.48, 14,229.05 and 8,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.48, 14,229.05 and 8,535.88 is: 12,745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.48 : 14,229.05 = 8,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.48/14,229.05 = 8,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.48x = 14,229.05 × 8,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.48x = 121,457,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,457,463.31/9,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.45

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