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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.73, 14,296.38 and 3,688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.73, 14,296.38 and 3,688.93 is: 5,530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.73 : 14,296.38 = 3,688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.73/14,296.38 = 3,688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.73x = 14,296.38 × 3,688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.73x = 52,738,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,738,345.07/9,536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.02

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