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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.62, 14,323.62 and 3,996.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.62, 14,323.62 and 3,996.38 is: 5,994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.62 : 14,323.62 = 3,996.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.62/14,323.62 = 3,996.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.62x = 14,323.62 × 3,996.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.62x = 57,242,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242,628.50/9,548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.86

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