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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.27, 14,324.98 and 3,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.27, 14,324.98 and 3,999.14 is: 6,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.27 : 14,324.98 = 3,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.27/14,324.98 = 3,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.27x = 14,324.98 × 3,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.27x = 57,287,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287,600.52/9,546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.05

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