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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,532.94, 14,299.34 and 2,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,532.94, 14,299.34 and 2,607.44 is: 3,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,532.94 : 14,299.34 = 2,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,532.94/14,299.34 = 2,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,532.94x = 14,299.34 × 2,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,532.94x = 37,284,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,284,586.56/9,532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.13

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