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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.92, 14,098.04 and 3,072.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.92, 14,098.04 and 3,072.65 is: 4,609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.92 : 14,098.04 = 3,072.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.92/14,098.04 = 3,072.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.92x = 14,098.04 × 3,072.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.92x = 43,318,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318,385.53/9,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.36

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