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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.49, 14,098.61 and 2,823.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.49, 14,098.61 and 2,823.72 is: 4,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.49 : 14,098.61 = 2,823.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.49/14,098.61 = 2,823.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.49x = 14,098.61 × 2,823.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.49x = 39,810,512.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,810,512.91/9,397.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.29

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