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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.38, 14,370.15 and 3,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.38, 14,370.15 and 3,957.90 is: 5,936.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.38 : 14,370.15 = 3,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.38/14,370.15 = 3,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.38x = 14,370.15 × 3,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.38x = 56,875,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,875,616.69/9,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.68

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