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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.52, 14,323.85 and 3,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.52, 14,323.85 and 3,998.39 is: 5,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.52 : 14,323.85 = 3,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.52/14,323.85 = 3,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.52x = 14,323.85 × 3,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.52x = 57,272,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,272,312.79/9,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.92

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