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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.59, 14,307.87 and 4,276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.59, 14,307.87 and 4,276.01 is: 6,415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.59 : 14,307.87 = 4,276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.59/14,307.87 = 4,276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.59x = 14,307.87 × 4,276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.59x = 61,180,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,180,595.20/9,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.35

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