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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.08, 14,319.15 and 3,995.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.08, 14,319.15 and 3,995.59 is: 5,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.08 : 14,319.15 = 3,995.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.08/14,319.15 = 3,995.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.08x = 14,319.15 × 3,995.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.08x = 57,213,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,213,452.55/9,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.03

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