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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.80, 14,004.90 and 3,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.80, 14,004.90 and 3,097.10 is: 4,645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.80 : 14,004.90 = 3,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.80/14,004.90 = 3,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.80x = 14,004.90 × 3,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.80x = 43,374,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374,575.79/9,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.55

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