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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.28, 14,030.08 and 3,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.28, 14,030.08 and 3,197.44 is: 4,796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.28 : 14,030.08 = 3,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.28/14,030.08 = 3,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.28x = 14,030.08 × 3,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.28x = 44,860,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,860,339.00/9,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.21

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