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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.98, 14,257.40 and 3,966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.98, 14,257.40 and 3,966.15 is: 5,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.98 : 14,257.40 = 3,966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.98/14,257.40 = 3,966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.98x = 14,257.40 × 3,966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.98x = 56,546,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,546,967.18/9,508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.69

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