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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.50, 14,297.36 and 2,868.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.50, 14,297.36 and 2,868.23 is: 4,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.50 : 14,297.36 = 2,868.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.50/14,297.36 = 2,868.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.50x = 14,297.36 × 2,868.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.50x = 41,008,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,008,159.79/9,533.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.48

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