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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.78, 14,301.66 and 3,295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.78, 14,301.66 and 3,295.19 is: 4,941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.78 : 14,301.66 = 3,295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.78/14,301.66 = 3,295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.78x = 14,301.66 × 3,295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.78x = 47,126,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126,731.01/9,536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.58

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