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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.30, 14,329.60 and 2,533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.30, 14,329.60 and 2,533.38 is: 3,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.30 : 14,329.60 = 2,533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.30/14,329.60 = 2,533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.30x = 14,329.60 × 2,533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.30x = 36,302,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,302,322.05/9,553.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.98

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