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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.54, 14,297.04 and 3,689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.54, 14,297.04 and 3,689.46 is: 5,534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.54 : 14,297.04 = 3,689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.54/14,297.04 = 3,689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.54x = 14,297.04 × 3,689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.54x = 52,748,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,748,357.20/9,531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.09

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