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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.38, 14,319.14 and 3,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.38, 14,319.14 and 3,995.24 is: 5,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.38 : 14,319.14 = 3,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.38/14,319.14 = 3,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.38x = 14,319.14 × 3,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.38x = 57,208,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,208,400.89/9,542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.19

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