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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.73, 14,309.06 and 5,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.73, 14,309.06 and 5,158.08 is: 7,740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.73 : 14,309.06 = 5,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.73/14,309.06 = 5,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.73x = 14,309.06 × 5,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.73x = 73,807,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,807,250.41/9,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.08

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