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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.54, 14,303.46 and 3,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.54, 14,303.46 and 3,981.40 is: 5,975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.54 : 14,303.46 = 3,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.54/14,303.46 = 3,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.54x = 14,303.46 × 3,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.54x = 56,947,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947,795.64/9,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.92

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