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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.29, 14,305.14 and 3,999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.29, 14,305.14 and 3,999.86 is: 5,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.29 : 14,305.14 = 3,999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.29/14,305.14 = 3,999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.29x = 14,305.14 × 3,999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.29x = 57,218,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218,485.75/9,543.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.68

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