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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.80, 14,098.32 and 3,854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.80, 14,098.32 and 3,854.16 is: 5,781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.80 : 14,098.32 = 3,854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.80/14,098.32 = 3,854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.80x = 14,098.32 × 3,854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.80x = 54,337,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337,181.01/9,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,781.90

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