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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.95, 14,299.40 and 2,606.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.95, 14,299.40 and 2,606.83 is: 3,909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.95 : 14,299.40 = 2,606.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.95/14,299.40 = 2,606.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.95x = 14,299.40 × 2,606.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.95x = 37,276,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,276,091.87/9,533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.83

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