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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.72, 14,300.01 and 5,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.72, 14,300.01 and 5,662.76 is: 8,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.72 : 14,300.01 = 5,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.72/14,300.01 = 5,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.72x = 14,300.01 × 5,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.72x = 80,977,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,977,524.63/9,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.80

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