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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.79, 14,307.41 and 4,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.79, 14,307.41 and 4,001.34 is: 5,997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.79 : 14,307.41 = 4,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.79/14,307.41 = 4,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.79x = 14,307.41 × 4,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.79x = 57,248,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248,791.92/9,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.91

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