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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,594.97, 14,392.47 and 3,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,594.97, 14,392.47 and 3,747.47 is: 5,621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,594.97 : 14,392.47 = 3,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,594.97/14,392.47 = 3,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,594.97x = 14,392.47 × 3,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,594.97x = 53,935,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,935,349.55/9,594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.21

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