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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.92, 14,094.96 and 3,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.92, 14,094.96 and 3,552.48 is: 5,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.92 : 14,094.96 = 3,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.92/14,094.96 = 3,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.92x = 14,094.96 × 3,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.92x = 50,072,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072,063.50/9,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.99

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