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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.63, 14,301.17 and 3,295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.63, 14,301.17 and 3,295.86 is: 4,943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.63 : 14,301.17 = 3,295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.63/14,301.17 = 3,295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.63x = 14,301.17 × 3,295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.63x = 47,134,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134,637.68/9,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.00

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