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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.37, 14,324.75 and 3,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.37, 14,324.75 and 3,997.13 is: 5,995.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.37 : 14,324.75 = 3,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.37/14,324.75 = 3,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.37x = 14,324.75 × 3,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.37x = 57,257,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257,887.97/9,549.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.99

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