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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.78, 14,301.40 and 3,997.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.78, 14,301.40 and 3,997.35 is: 5,991.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.78 : 14,301.40 = 3,997.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.78/14,301.40 = 3,997.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.78x = 14,301.40 × 3,997.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.78x = 57,167,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,167,629.78/9,540.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.92

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