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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.76, 14,295.77 and 3,985.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.76, 14,295.77 and 3,985.59 is: 5,976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.76 : 14,295.77 = 3,985.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.76/14,295.77 = 3,985.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.76x = 14,295.77 × 3,985.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.76x = 56,977,058.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,977,058.03/9,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.35

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