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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.10, 14,246.95 and 3,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.10, 14,246.95 and 3,960.59 is: 5,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.10 : 14,246.95 = 3,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.10/14,246.95 = 3,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.10x = 14,246.95 × 3,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.10x = 56,426,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,426,327.70/9,503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.68

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