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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.95, 14,331.60 and 2,533.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.95, 14,331.60 and 2,533.91 is: 3,801.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.95 : 14,331.60 = 2,533.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.95/14,331.60 = 2,533.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.95x = 14,331.60 × 2,533.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.95x = 36,314,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,314,912.90/9,553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.04

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