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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.62, 14,297.64 and 4,269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.62, 14,297.64 and 4,269.63 is: 6,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.62 : 14,297.64 = 4,269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.62/14,297.64 = 4,269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.62x = 14,297.64 × 4,269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.62x = 61,045,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,045,632.67/9,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.85

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