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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.54, 14,319.06 and 3,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.54, 14,319.06 and 3,994.78 is: 5,993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.54 : 14,319.06 = 3,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.54/14,319.06 = 3,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.54x = 14,319.06 × 3,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.54x = 57,201,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201,494.51/9,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.11

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