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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.63, 14,316.75 and 3,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.63, 14,316.75 and 3,924.28 is: 5,884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.63 : 14,316.75 = 3,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.63/14,316.75 = 3,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.63x = 14,316.75 × 3,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.63x = 56,182,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,182,864.11/9,547.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.49

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