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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.93, 14,307.84 and 3,613.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.93, 14,307.84 and 3,613.59 is: 5,420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.93 : 14,307.84 = 3,613.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.93/14,307.84 = 3,613.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.93x = 14,307.84 × 3,613.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.93x = 51,702,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,702,667.55/9,537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.74

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