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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.04, 14,304.06 and 3,992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.04, 14,304.06 and 3,992.04 is: 5,988.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.04 : 14,304.06 = 3,992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.04/14,304.06 = 3,992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.04x = 14,304.06 × 3,992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.04x = 57,102,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,102,379.68/9,536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.06

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