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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.84, 14,303.07 and 2,609.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.84, 14,303.07 and 2,609.34 is: 3,914.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.84 : 14,303.07 = 2,609.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.84/14,303.07 = 2,609.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.84x = 14,303.07 × 2,609.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.84x = 37,321,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,321,572.67/9,534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.23

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