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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.44, 14,302.96 and 2,609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.44, 14,302.96 and 2,609.94 is: 3,914.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.44 : 14,302.96 = 2,609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.44/14,302.96 = 2,609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.44x = 14,302.96 × 2,609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.44x = 37,329,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329,867.42/9,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.86

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