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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.06, 14,095.11 and 3,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.06, 14,095.11 and 3,157.12 is: 4,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.06 : 14,095.11 = 3,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.06/14,095.11 = 3,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.06x = 14,095.11 × 3,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.06x = 44,499,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499,953.68/9,397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.52

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