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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.93, 14,298.68 and 3,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.93, 14,298.68 and 3,611.50 is: 5,416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.93 : 14,298.68 = 3,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.93/14,298.68 = 3,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.93x = 14,298.68 × 3,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.93x = 51,639,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639,656.10/9,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.41

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