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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.32, 14,302.77 and 4,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.32, 14,302.77 and 4,269.09 is: 6,403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.32 : 14,302.77 = 4,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.32/14,302.77 = 4,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.32x = 14,302.77 × 4,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.32x = 61,059,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,059,812.38/9,535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.54

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