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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396, 14,094.95 and 3,474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396, 14,094.95 and 3,474.45 is: 5,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396 : 14,094.95 = 3,474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396/14,094.95 = 3,474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396x = 14,094.95 × 3,474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396x = 48,972,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,972,181.66/9,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.02

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