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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.04, 14,303.28 and 3,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.04, 14,303.28 and 3,691.20 is: 5,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.04 : 14,303.28 = 3,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.04/14,303.28 = 3,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.04x = 14,303.28 × 3,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.04x = 52,796,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796,267.14/9,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.08

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