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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.92, 14,309.76 and 4,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.92, 14,309.76 and 4,001.18 is: 5,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.92 : 14,309.76 = 4,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.92/14,309.76 = 4,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.92x = 14,309.76 × 4,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.92x = 57,255,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,925.52/9,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.20

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