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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.29, 14,094.68 and 3,156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.29, 14,094.68 and 3,156.53 is: 4,734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.29 : 14,094.68 = 3,156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.29/14,094.68 = 3,156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.29x = 14,094.68 × 3,156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.29x = 44,490,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,490,194.00/9,396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.87

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