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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.21, 14,285.87 and 5,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.21, 14,285.87 and 5,363.54 is: 8,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.21 : 14,285.87 = 5,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.21/14,285.87 = 5,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.21x = 14,285.87 × 5,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.21x = 76,622,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,622,857.49/9,536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.94

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