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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.24, 14,273.49 and 3,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.24, 14,273.49 and 3,969.40 is: 5,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.24 : 14,273.49 = 3,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.24/14,273.49 = 3,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.24x = 14,273.49 × 3,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.24x = 56,657,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,657,145.86/9,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.23

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