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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.47, 14,316.94 and 3,999.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.47, 14,316.94 and 3,999.66 is: 5,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.47 : 14,316.94 = 3,999.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.47/14,316.94 = 3,999.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.47x = 14,316.94 × 3,999.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.47x = 57,262,846.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,262,846.45/9,546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.33

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