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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.52, 14,094.48 and 3,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.52, 14,094.48 and 3,157.64 is: 4,735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.52 : 14,094.48 = 3,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.52/14,094.48 = 3,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.52x = 14,094.48 × 3,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.52x = 44,505,293.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,505,293.83/9,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.86

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