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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.16, 14,310.55 and 3,916.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.16, 14,310.55 and 3,916.97 is: 5,873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.16 : 14,310.55 = 3,916.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.16/14,310.55 = 3,916.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.16x = 14,310.55 × 3,916.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.16x = 56,053,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,053,982.04/9,543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,873.73

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