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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.83, 14,096.87 and 3,157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.83, 14,096.87 and 3,157.45 is: 4,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.83 : 14,096.87 = 3,157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.83/14,096.87 = 3,157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.83x = 14,096.87 × 3,157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.83x = 44,510,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,510,122.99/9,396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.72

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