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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707.67, 14,537.93 and 5,535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,707.67, 14,537.93 and 5,535.09 is: 8,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,707.67 : 14,537.93 = 5,535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,707.67/14,537.93 = 5,535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,707.67x = 14,537.93 × 5,535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,707.67x = 80,468,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,468,723.29/9,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.19

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