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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.07, 14,160.22 and 3,897.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.07, 14,160.22 and 3,897.39 is: 5,841.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.07 : 14,160.22 = 3,897.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.07/14,160.22 = 3,897.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.07x = 14,160.22 × 3,897.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.07x = 55,187,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,187,899.83/9,447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.80

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