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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.45, 14,299.97 and 2,607.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.45, 14,299.97 and 2,607.95 is: 3,911.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.45 : 14,299.97 = 2,607.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.45/14,299.97 = 2,607.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.45x = 14,299.97 × 2,607.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.45x = 37,293,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,293,522.22/9,533.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.86

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