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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.63, 14,099.47 and 3,779.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.63, 14,099.47 and 3,779.89 is: 5,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.63 : 14,099.47 = 3,779.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.63/14,099.47 = 3,779.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.63x = 14,099.47 × 3,779.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.63x = 53,294,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294,445.66/9,399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.85

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