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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.37, 14,326.25 and 3,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.37, 14,326.25 and 3,998.13 is: 5,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.37 : 14,326.25 = 3,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.37/14,326.25 = 3,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.37x = 14,326.25 × 3,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.37x = 57,278,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,278,189.92/9,550.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.48

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