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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.68, 13,941.48 and 3,137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.68, 13,941.48 and 3,137.36 is: 4,704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.68 : 13,941.48 = 3,137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.68/13,941.48 = 3,137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.68x = 13,941.48 × 3,137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.68x = 43,739,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739,441.69/9,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.34

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