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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.57, 14,160.98 and 3,897.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.57, 14,160.98 and 3,897.89 is: 5,842.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.57 : 14,160.98 = 3,897.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.57/14,160.98 = 3,897.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.57x = 14,160.98 × 3,897.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.57x = 55,197,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197,852.04/9,447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.54

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