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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.02, 14,007.79 and 3,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.02, 14,007.79 and 3,097.78 is: 4,646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.02 : 14,007.79 = 3,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.02/14,007.79 = 3,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.02x = 14,007.79 × 3,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.02x = 43,393,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,393,051.71/9,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.92

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