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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.54, 14,310.96 and 3,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.54, 14,310.96 and 3,986.40 is: 5,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.54 : 14,310.96 = 3,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.54/14,310.96 = 3,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.54x = 14,310.96 × 3,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.54x = 57,049,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,210.94/9,534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.43

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