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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.59, 14,296.98 and 3,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.59, 14,296.98 and 3,983.20 is: 5,976.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.59 : 14,296.98 = 3,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.59/14,296.98 = 3,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.59x = 14,296.98 × 3,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.59x = 56,947,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947,730.74/9,528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.51

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