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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.83, 14,098.37 and 3,158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.83, 14,098.37 and 3,158.45 is: 4,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.83 : 14,098.37 = 3,158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.83/14,098.37 = 3,158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.83x = 14,098.37 × 3,158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.83x = 44,528,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528,996.73/9,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.22

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