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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.53, 14,099.99 and 3,853.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.53, 14,099.99 and 3,853.53 is: 5,781.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.53 : 14,099.99 = 3,853.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.53/14,099.99 = 3,853.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.53x = 14,099.99 × 3,853.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.53x = 54,334,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,334,715.20/9,397.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,781.81

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