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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.83, 14,312.19 and 3,992.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.83, 14,312.19 and 3,992.25 is: 5,988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.83 : 14,312.19 = 3,992.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.83/14,312.19 = 3,992.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.83x = 14,312.19 × 3,992.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.83x = 57,137,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,137,840.53/9,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.14

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