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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.38, 14,326.24 and 3,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.38, 14,326.24 and 3,998.12 is: 5,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.38 : 14,326.24 = 3,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.38/14,326.24 = 3,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.38x = 14,326.24 × 3,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.38x = 57,278,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,278,026.67/9,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.46

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