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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.85, 14,096.42 and 3,071.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.85, 14,096.42 and 3,071.57 is: 4,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.85 : 14,096.42 = 3,071.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.85/14,096.42 = 3,071.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.85x = 14,096.42 × 3,071.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.85x = 43,298,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,298,183.70/9,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.74

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