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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.06, 14,008.61 and 3,097.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.06, 14,008.61 and 3,097.43 is: 4,646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.06 : 14,008.61 = 3,097.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.06/14,008.61 = 3,097.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.06x = 14,008.61 × 3,097.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.06x = 43,390,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390,720.02/9,339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.15

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