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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.76, 14,266.79 and 3,960.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.76, 14,266.79 and 3,960.62 is: 5,942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.76 : 14,266.79 = 3,960.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.76/14,266.79 = 3,960.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.76x = 14,266.79 × 3,960.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.76x = 56,505,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,242.67/9,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.44

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