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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.55, 14,301.69 and 2,515.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.55, 14,301.69 and 2,515.63 is: 3,773.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.55 : 14,301.69 = 2,515.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.55/14,301.69 = 2,515.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.55x = 14,301.69 × 2,515.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.55x = 35,977,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,977,811.97/9,535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.02

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