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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.78, 14,263.02 and 3,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.78, 14,263.02 and 3,969.92 is: 5,952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.78 : 14,263.02 = 3,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.78/14,263.02 = 3,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.78x = 14,263.02 × 3,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.78x = 56,623,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,048.36/9,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.31

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