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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.53, 14,241.93 and 3,948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.53, 14,241.93 and 3,948.14 is: 5,921.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.53 : 14,241.93 = 3,948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.53/14,241.93 = 3,948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.53x = 14,241.93 × 3,948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.53x = 56,229,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,229,154.31/9,495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.65

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