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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.95, 14,302.39 and 2,608.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.95, 14,302.39 and 2,608.83 is: 3,912.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.95 : 14,302.39 = 2,608.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.95/14,302.39 = 2,608.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.95x = 14,302.39 × 2,608.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.95x = 37,312,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312,504.10/9,535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.83

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