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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.06, 58,495.08 and 9,414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.06, 58,495.08 and 9,414.74 is: 14,121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.06 : 58,495.08 = 9,414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.06/58,495.08 = 9,414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.06x = 58,495.08 × 9,414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.06x = 550,715,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,715,969.48/38,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.99

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