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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.66, 14,253.38 and 3,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.66, 14,253.38 and 3,803.88 is: 5,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.66 : 14,253.38 = 3,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.66/14,253.38 = 3,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.66x = 14,253.38 × 3,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.66x = 54,218,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218,147.11/9,504.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.38

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