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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.39, 14,304.33 and 3,989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.39, 14,304.33 and 3,989.25 is: 5,983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.39 : 14,304.33 = 3,989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.39/14,304.33 = 3,989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.39x = 14,304.33 × 3,989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.39x = 57,063,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063,548.45/9,537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.14

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