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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.80, 14,096.93 and 3,158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.80, 14,096.93 and 3,158.03 is: 4,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.80 : 14,096.93 = 3,158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.80/14,096.93 = 3,158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.80x = 14,096.93 × 3,158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.80x = 44,518,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,441.57/9,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.11

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