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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.62, 14,265.12 and 3,973.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.62, 14,265.12 and 3,973.19 is: 5,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.62 : 14,265.12 = 3,973.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.62/14,265.12 = 3,973.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.62x = 14,265.12 × 3,973.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.62x = 56,678,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,678,032.13/9,516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.69

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