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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.77, 14,266.77 and 3,960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.77, 14,266.77 and 3,960.60 is: 5,942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.77 : 14,266.77 = 3,960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.77/14,266.77 = 3,960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.77x = 14,266.77 × 3,960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.77x = 56,504,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,504,969.26/9,508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.41

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