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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.78, 14,094.97 and 3,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.78, 14,094.97 and 3,157.58 is: 4,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.78 : 14,094.97 = 3,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.78/14,094.97 = 3,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.78x = 14,094.97 × 3,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.78x = 44,505,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,505,987.48/9,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.80

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