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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.20, 14,009.48 and 3,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.20, 14,009.48 and 3,097.76 is: 4,647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.20 : 14,009.48 = 3,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.20/14,009.48 = 3,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.20x = 14,009.48 × 3,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.20x = 43,398,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398,006.76/9,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.36

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