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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.72, 14,306.36 and 4,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.72, 14,306.36 and 4,343.12 is: 6,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.72 : 14,306.36 = 4,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.72/14,306.36 = 4,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.72x = 14,306.36 × 4,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.72x = 62,134,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134,238.24/9,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.26

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