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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.02, 14,324.61 and 3,998.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.02, 14,324.61 and 3,998.89 is: 6,000.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.02 : 14,324.61 = 3,998.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.02/14,324.61 = 3,998.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.02x = 14,324.61 × 3,998.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.02x = 57,282,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,282,519.69/9,546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.67

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