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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.62, 14,303.36 and 2,419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.62, 14,303.36 and 2,419.86 is: 3,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.62 : 14,303.36 = 2,419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.62/14,303.36 = 2,419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.62x = 14,303.36 × 2,419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.62x = 34,612,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,128.73/9,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.77

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