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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.13, 14,301.91 and 3,296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.13, 14,301.91 and 3,296.36 is: 4,943.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.13 : 14,301.91 = 3,296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.13/14,301.91 = 3,296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.13x = 14,301.91 × 3,296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.13x = 47,144,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,144,244.05/9,536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.75

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