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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.52, 14,329.59 and 2,533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.52, 14,329.59 and 2,533.37 is: 3,799.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.52 : 14,329.59 = 2,533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.52/14,329.59 = 2,533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.52x = 14,329.59 × 2,533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.52x = 36,302,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,302,081.77/9,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.87

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