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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.29, 14,307.03 and 3,987.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.29, 14,307.03 and 3,987.18 is: 5,983.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.29 : 14,307.03 = 3,987.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.29/14,307.03 = 3,987.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.29x = 14,307.03 × 3,987.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.29x = 57,044,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044,703.88/9,534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.11

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