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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.56, 14,273.28 and 3,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.56, 14,273.28 and 3,970.44 is: 5,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.56 : 14,273.28 = 3,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.56/14,273.28 = 3,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.56x = 14,273.28 × 3,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.56x = 56,671,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,671,201.84/9,520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.51

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