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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.58, 14,243.73 and 3,951.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.58, 14,243.73 and 3,951.46 is: 5,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.58 : 14,243.73 = 3,951.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.58/14,243.73 = 3,951.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.58x = 14,243.73 × 3,951.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.58x = 56,283,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,283,529.35/9,501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.60

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