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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.23, 14,302.53 and 2,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.23, 14,302.53 and 2,871.76 is: 4,307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.23 : 14,302.53 = 2,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.23/14,302.53 = 2,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.23x = 14,302.53 × 2,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.23x = 41,073,433.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,073,433.55/9,535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.55

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