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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.60, 14,325.50 and 3,999.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.60, 14,325.50 and 3,999.51 is: 6,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.60 : 14,325.50 = 3,999.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.60/14,325.50 = 3,999.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.60x = 14,325.50 × 3,999.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.60x = 57,294,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,294,980.51/9,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.61

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