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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.17, 14,306.13 and 4,269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.17, 14,306.13 and 4,269.77 is: 6,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.17 : 14,306.13 = 4,269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.17/14,306.13 = 4,269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.17x = 14,306.13 × 4,269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.17x = 61,083,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,083,884.69/9,535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.17

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