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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.47, 14,095.96 and 3,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.47, 14,095.96 and 3,851.24 is: 5,775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.47 : 14,095.96 = 3,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.47/14,095.96 = 3,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.47x = 14,095.96 × 3,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.47x = 54,286,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,286,844.88/9,399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,775.52

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