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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.56, 14,312.40 and 3,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.56, 14,312.40 and 3,996.32 is: 5,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.56 : 14,312.40 = 3,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.56/14,312.40 = 3,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.56x = 14,312.40 × 3,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.56x = 57,196,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,196,930.37/9,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.37

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