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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.76, 14,305.80 and 3,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.76, 14,305.80 and 3,987.60 is: 5,983.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.76 : 14,305.80 = 3,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.76/14,305.80 = 3,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.76x = 14,305.80 × 3,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.76x = 57,045,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,045,808.08/9,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.56

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