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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.51, 14,305.40 and 3,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.51, 14,305.40 and 3,297.13 is: 4,945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.51 : 14,305.40 = 3,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.51/14,305.40 = 3,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.51x = 14,305.40 × 3,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.51x = 47,166,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,166,719.50/9,536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.91

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