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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.52, 14,310.38 and 3,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.52, 14,310.38 and 3,995.34 is: 5,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.52 : 14,310.38 = 3,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.52/14,310.38 = 3,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.52x = 14,310.38 × 3,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.52x = 57,174,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,174,833.63/9,543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.96

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