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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.81, 14,286.76 and 5,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.81, 14,286.76 and 5,364.14 is: 8,035.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.81 : 14,286.76 = 5,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.81/14,286.76 = 5,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.81x = 14,286.76 × 5,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.81x = 76,636,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,636,095.94/9,536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.82

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