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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.56, 14,306.51 and 2,963.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.56, 14,306.51 and 2,963.41 is: 4,445.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.56 : 14,306.51 = 2,963.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.56/14,306.51 = 2,963.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.56x = 14,306.51 × 2,963.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.56x = 42,396,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396,054.80/9,536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.63

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