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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.74, 14,096.70 and 3,157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.74, 14,096.70 and 3,157.35 is: 4,736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.74 : 14,096.70 = 3,157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.74/14,096.70 = 3,157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.74x = 14,096.70 × 3,157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.74x = 44,508,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508,162.88/9,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.55

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