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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.84, 14,315.18 and 3,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.84, 14,315.18 and 3,994.26 is: 5,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.84 : 14,315.18 = 3,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.84/14,315.18 = 3,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.84x = 14,315.18 × 3,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.84x = 57,178,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178,550.87/9,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.15

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