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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.67, 14,256.38 and 3,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.67, 14,256.38 and 3,805.89 is: 5,707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.67 : 14,256.38 = 3,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.67/14,256.38 = 3,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.67x = 14,256.38 × 3,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.67x = 54,258,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,258,195.05/9,506.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.38

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