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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.08, 14,317.65 and 3,994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.08, 14,317.65 and 3,994.59 is: 5,992.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.08 : 14,317.65 = 3,994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.08/14,317.65 = 3,994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.08x = 14,317.65 × 3,994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.08x = 57,193,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193,141.51/9,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.53

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