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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.99, 14,393.02 and 3,753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.99, 14,393.02 and 3,753.51 is: 5,626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.99 : 14,393.02 = 3,753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.99/14,393.02 = 3,753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.99x = 14,393.02 × 3,753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.99x = 54,024,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024,344.50/9,600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.96

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