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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.40, 14,096.09 and 3,849.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.40, 14,096.09 and 3,849.73 is: 5,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.40 : 14,096.09 = 3,849.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.40/14,096.09 = 3,849.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.40x = 14,096.09 × 3,849.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.40x = 54,266,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,266,114.94/9,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.59

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