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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.45, 14,302.96 and 2,609.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.45, 14,302.96 and 2,609.95 is: 3,914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.45 : 14,302.96 = 2,609.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.45/14,302.96 = 2,609.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.45x = 14,302.96 × 2,609.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.45x = 37,330,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330,010.45/9,535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.87

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