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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.69, 14,305.56 and 2,872.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.69, 14,305.56 and 2,872.39 is: 4,309.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.69 : 14,305.56 = 2,872.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.69/14,305.56 = 2,872.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.69x = 14,305.56 × 2,872.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.69x = 41,091,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,091,147.49/9,535.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.19

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