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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.02, 14,006.29 and 3,096.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.02, 14,006.29 and 3,096.78 is: 4,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.02 : 14,006.29 = 3,096.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.02/14,006.29 = 3,096.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.02x = 14,006.29 × 3,096.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.02x = 43,374,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374,398.75/9,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.42

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