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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.63, 14,302.66 and 3,296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.63, 14,302.66 and 3,296.86 is: 4,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.63 : 14,302.66 = 3,296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.63/14,302.66 = 3,296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.63x = 14,302.66 × 3,296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.63x = 47,153,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153,867.65/9,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.50

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