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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.59, 14,097.65 and 3,852.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.59, 14,097.65 and 3,852.36 is: 5,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.59 : 14,097.65 = 3,852.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.59/14,097.65 = 3,852.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.59x = 14,097.65 × 3,852.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.59x = 54,309,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,309,203.69/9,400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.21

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