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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.20, 14,302.89 and 2,609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.20, 14,302.89 and 2,609.70 is: 3,914.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.20 : 14,302.89 = 2,609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.20/14,302.89 = 2,609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.20x = 14,302.89 × 2,609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.20x = 37,326,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326,252.03/9,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.57

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