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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.48, 14,091.96 and 3,549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.48, 14,091.96 and 3,549.96 is: 5,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.48 : 14,091.96 = 3,549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.48/14,091.96 = 3,549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.48x = 14,091.96 × 3,549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.48x = 50,025,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025,894.32/9,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.33

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