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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.92, 14,281.66 and 3,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.92, 14,281.66 and 3,975.92 is: 5,963.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.92 : 14,281.66 = 3,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.92/14,281.66 = 3,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.92x = 14,281.66 × 3,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.92x = 56,782,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,782,737.63/9,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.37

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