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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.62, 14,325.12 and 3,997.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.62, 14,325.12 and 3,997.37 is: 5,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.62 : 14,325.12 = 3,997.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.62/14,325.12 = 3,997.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.62x = 14,325.12 × 3,997.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.62x = 57,262,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,262,804.93/9,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.34

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