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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.62, 14,268.12 and 3,975.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.62, 14,268.12 and 3,975.19 is: 5,958.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.62 : 14,268.12 = 3,975.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.62/14,268.12 = 3,975.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.62x = 14,268.12 × 3,975.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.62x = 56,718,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,718,487.94/9,518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.69

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