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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.48, 14,257.62 and 3,967.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.48, 14,257.62 and 3,967.90 is: 5,947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.48 : 14,257.62 = 3,967.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.48/14,257.62 = 3,967.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.48x = 14,257.62 × 3,967.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.48x = 56,572,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,572,810.40/9,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.85

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