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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.17, 14,095.49 and 3,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.17, 14,095.49 and 3,848.94 is: 5,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.17 : 14,095.49 = 3,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.17/14,095.49 = 3,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.17x = 14,095.49 × 3,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.17x = 54,252,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,676.04/9,397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.30

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