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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.89, 14,085.90 and 7,551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.89, 14,085.90 and 7,551.09 is: 11,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.89 : 14,085.90 = 7,551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.89/14,085.90 = 7,551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.89x = 14,085.90 × 7,551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.89x = 106,363,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,363,898.63/9,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.85

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