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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.95, 14,300.89 and 2,607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.95, 14,300.89 and 2,607.83 is: 3,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.95 : 14,300.89 = 2,607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.95/14,300.89 = 2,607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.95x = 14,300.89 × 2,607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.95x = 37,294,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294,289.97/9,534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.33

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