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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.94, 14,302.37 and 3,989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.94, 14,302.37 and 3,989.25 is: 5,982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.94 : 14,302.37 = 3,989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.94/14,302.37 = 3,989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.94x = 14,302.37 × 3,989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.94x = 57,055,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,055,739.50/9,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.60

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