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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.89, 14,008.50 and 3,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.89, 14,008.50 and 3,098.28 is: 4,647.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.89 : 14,008.50 = 3,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.89/14,008.50 = 3,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.89x = 14,008.50 × 3,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.89x = 43,402,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402,246.02/9,337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.97

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