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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.80, 14,320.88 and 3,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.80, 14,320.88 and 3,996.40 is: 5,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.80 : 14,320.88 = 3,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.80/14,320.88 = 3,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.80x = 14,320.88 × 3,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.80x = 57,231,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231,964.83/9,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.51

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