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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.68, 14,302.80 and 3,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.68, 14,302.80 and 3,983.96 is: 5,976.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.68 : 14,302.80 = 3,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.68/14,302.80 = 3,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.68x = 14,302.80 × 3,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.68x = 56,981,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,981,783.09/9,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.89

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