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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.63, 14,291.46 and 3,977.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.63, 14,291.46 and 3,977.95 is: 5,966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.63 : 14,291.46 = 3,977.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.63/14,291.46 = 3,977.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.63x = 14,291.46 × 3,977.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.63x = 56,850,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850,716.25/9,527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.93

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