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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.24, 14,285.91 and 5,363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.24, 14,285.91 and 5,363.57 is: 8,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.24 : 14,285.91 = 5,363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.24/14,285.91 = 5,363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.24x = 14,285.91 × 5,363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.24x = 76,623,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,623,534.13/9,536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.98

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