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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.73, 14,294.88 and 3,687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.73, 14,294.88 and 3,687.93 is: 5,528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.73 : 14,294.88 = 3,687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.73/14,294.88 = 3,687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.73x = 14,294.88 × 3,687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.73x = 52,718,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718,516.80/9,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.53

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