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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.62, 14,322.12 and 3,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.62, 14,322.12 and 3,995.38 is: 5,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.62 : 14,322.12 = 3,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.62/14,322.12 = 3,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.62x = 14,322.12 × 3,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.62x = 57,222,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,222,234.16/9,547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.35

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