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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.55, 14,093.31 and 3,847.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.55, 14,093.31 and 3,847.92 is: 5,771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.55 : 14,093.31 = 3,847.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.55/14,093.31 = 3,847.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.55x = 14,093.31 × 3,847.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.55x = 54,229,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229,929.42/9,395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.87

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