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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.96, 14,354.18 and 4,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.96, 14,354.18 and 4,027.96 is: 6,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.96 : 14,354.18 = 4,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.96/14,354.18 = 4,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.96x = 14,354.18 × 4,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.96x = 57,818,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,818,062.87/9,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.36

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