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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.74, 14,307.54 and 3,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.74, 14,307.54 and 3,695.02 is: 5,543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.74 : 14,307.54 = 3,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.74/14,307.54 = 3,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.74x = 14,307.54 × 3,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.74x = 52,866,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866,646.45/9,536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.47

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