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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.35, 14,312.27 and 3,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.35, 14,312.27 and 3,996.56 is: 5,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.35 : 14,312.27 = 3,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.35/14,312.27 = 3,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.35x = 14,312.27 × 3,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.35x = 57,199,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199,784.22/9,543.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.68

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