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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.76, 14,095.56 and 3,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.76, 14,095.56 and 3,157.52 is: 4,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.76 : 14,095.56 = 3,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.76/14,095.56 = 3,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.76x = 14,095.56 × 3,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.76x = 44,507,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507,012.61/9,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.92

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