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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.68, 14,250.12 and 3,953.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.68, 14,250.12 and 3,953.85 is: 5,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.68 : 14,250.12 = 3,953.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.68/14,250.12 = 3,953.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.68x = 14,250.12 × 3,953.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.68x = 56,342,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342,836.96/9,496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.90

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