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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.33, 14,097.62 and 3,157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.33, 14,097.62 and 3,157.95 is: 4,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.33 : 14,097.62 = 3,157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.33/14,097.62 = 3,157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.33x = 14,097.62 × 3,157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.33x = 44,519,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,519,579.08/9,397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.47

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