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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.79, 14,006.20 and 3,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.79, 14,006.20 and 3,098.64 is: 4,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.79 : 14,006.20 = 3,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.79/14,006.20 = 3,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.79x = 14,006.20 × 3,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.79x = 43,400,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,400,171.57/9,339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.80

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