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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.96, 14,314.68 and 3,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.96, 14,314.68 and 3,996.36 is: 5,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.96 : 14,314.68 = 3,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.96/14,314.68 = 3,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.96x = 14,314.68 × 3,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.96x = 57,206,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,206,614.56/9,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.01

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