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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.72, 14,301.51 and 5,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.72, 14,301.51 and 5,663.76 is: 8,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.72 : 14,301.51 = 5,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.72/14,301.51 = 5,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.72x = 14,301.51 × 5,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.72x = 81,000,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,000,320.28/9,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.30

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