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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.70, 14,307.06 and 2,873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.70, 14,307.06 and 2,873.40 is: 4,310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.70 : 14,307.06 = 2,873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.70/14,307.06 = 2,873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.70x = 14,307.06 × 2,873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.70x = 41,109,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109,906.20/9,536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.71

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