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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.50, 14,246.06 and 3,960.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.50, 14,246.06 and 3,960.02 is: 5,936.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.50 : 14,246.06 = 3,960.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.50/14,246.06 = 3,960.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.50x = 14,246.06 × 3,960.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.50x = 56,414,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414,682.52/9,502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.83

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