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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.12, 14,324.37 and 3,996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.12, 14,324.37 and 3,996.87 is: 5,995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.12 : 14,324.37 = 3,996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.12/14,324.37 = 3,996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.12x = 14,324.37 × 3,996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.12x = 57,252,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,644.72/9,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.59

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