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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.96, 14,096.92 and 4,131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.96, 14,096.92 and 4,131.71 is: 6,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.96 : 14,096.92 = 4,131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.96/14,096.92 = 4,131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.96x = 14,096.92 × 4,131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.96x = 58,244,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244,364.67/9,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.56

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