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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.26, 14,094.57 and 3,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.26, 14,094.57 and 3,157.02 is: 4,735.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.26 : 14,094.57 = 3,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.26/14,094.57 = 3,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.26x = 14,094.57 × 3,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.26x = 44,496,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,496,839.38/9,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.09

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