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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.97, 14,304.89 and 5,666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.97, 14,304.89 and 5,666.01 is: 8,498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.97 : 14,304.89 = 5,666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.97/14,304.89 = 5,666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.97x = 14,304.89 × 5,666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.97x = 81,051,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,051,621.46/9,536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.68

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