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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.56, 14,095.86 and 3,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.56, 14,095.86 and 3,157.62 is: 4,736.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.56 : 14,095.86 = 3,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.56/14,095.86 = 3,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.56x = 14,095.86 × 3,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.56x = 44,509,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,509,369.45/9,397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.27

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