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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501, 14,252.04 and 3,954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501, 14,252.04 and 3,954.84 is: 5,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501 : 14,252.04 = 3,954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501/14,252.04 = 3,954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501x = 14,252.04 × 3,954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501x = 56,364,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,364,537.87/9,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.48

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