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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.30, 14,097.58 and 3,157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.30, 14,097.58 and 3,157.92 is: 4,737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.30 : 14,097.58 = 3,157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.30/14,097.58 = 3,157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.30x = 14,097.58 × 3,157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.30x = 44,519,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,519,029.83/9,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.43

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