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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.53, 14,096.63 and 3,157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.53, 14,096.63 and 3,157.74 is: 4,736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.53 : 14,096.63 = 3,157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.53/14,096.63 = 3,157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.53x = 14,096.63 × 3,157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.53x = 44,513,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,513,553.17/9,397.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.73

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