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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.78, 13,945.19 and 3,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.78, 13,945.19 and 3,958.58 is: 5,937.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.78 : 13,945.19 = 3,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.78/13,945.19 = 3,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.78x = 13,945.19 × 3,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.78x = 55,203,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203,060.71/9,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.87

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