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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,979.94, 58,469.39 and 9,397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,979.94, 58,469.39 and 9,397.53 is: 14,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,979.94 : 58,469.39 = 9,397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,979.94/58,469.39 = 9,397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,979.94x = 58,469.39 × 9,397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,979.94x = 549,467,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,467,945.79/38,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.17

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