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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.26, 14,317.18 and 3,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.26, 14,317.18 and 3,993.52 is: 5,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.26 : 14,317.18 = 3,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.26/14,317.18 = 3,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.26x = 14,317.18 × 3,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.26x = 57,175,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,175,944.67/9,543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.24

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