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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.26, 14,314.18 and 3,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.26, 14,314.18 and 3,991.52 is: 5,988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.26 : 14,314.18 = 3,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.26/14,314.18 = 3,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.26x = 14,314.18 × 3,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.26x = 57,135,335.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,135,335.75/9,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.24

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