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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.12, 14,266.96 and 3,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.12, 14,266.96 and 3,964.44 is: 5,946.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.12 : 14,266.96 = 3,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.12/14,266.96 = 3,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.12x = 14,266.96 × 3,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.12x = 56,560,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560,506.90/9,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.15

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