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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.35, 14,254.65 and 3,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.35, 14,254.65 and 3,957.30 is: 5,937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.35 : 14,254.65 = 3,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.35/14,254.65 = 3,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.35x = 14,254.65 × 3,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.35x = 56,409,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409,926.45/9,501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.05

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