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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.50, 14,283.39 and 3,977.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.50, 14,283.39 and 3,977.35 is: 5,964.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.50 : 14,283.39 = 3,977.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.50/14,283.39 = 3,977.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.50x = 14,283.39 × 3,977.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.50x = 56,810,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,810,078.39/9,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.00

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