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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.54, 14,320.56 and 3,995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.54, 14,320.56 and 3,995.78 is: 5,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.54 : 14,320.56 = 3,995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.54/14,320.56 = 3,995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.54x = 14,320.56 × 3,995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.54x = 57,221,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,221,807.24/9,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.61

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