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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.55, 14,097.48 and 3,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.55, 14,097.48 and 3,072.28 is: 4,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.55 : 14,097.48 = 3,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.55/14,097.48 = 3,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.55x = 14,097.48 × 3,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.55x = 43,311,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311,370.61/9,397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.80

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