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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.78, 14,316.60 and 3,996.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.78, 14,316.60 and 3,996.09 is: 5,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.78 : 14,316.60 = 3,996.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.78/14,316.60 = 3,996.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.78x = 14,316.60 × 3,996.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.78x = 57,210,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210,422.09/9,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.52

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