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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.77, 14,089.37 and 3,852.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.77, 14,089.37 and 3,852.51 is: 5,775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.77 : 14,089.37 = 3,852.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.77/14,089.37 = 3,852.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.77x = 14,089.37 × 3,852.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.77x = 54,279,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279,419.56/9,397.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,775.78

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