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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.67, 14,306.89 and 4,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.67, 14,306.89 and 4,270.27 is: 6,406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.67 : 14,306.89 = 4,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.67/14,306.89 = 4,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.67x = 14,306.89 × 4,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.67x = 61,094,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,236.72/9,535.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.91

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