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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.61, 14,450.73 and 5,943.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.61, 14,450.73 and 5,943.71 is: 8,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.61 : 14,450.73 = 5,943.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.61/14,450.73 = 5,943.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.61x = 14,450.73 × 5,943.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.61x = 85,890,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,890,948.41/9,652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.21

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