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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.47, 14,302.64 and 5,664.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.47, 14,302.64 and 5,664.51 is: 8,496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.47 : 14,302.64 = 5,664.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.47/14,302.64 = 5,664.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.47x = 14,302.64 × 5,664.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.47x = 81,017,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,017,418.98/9,535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.43

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