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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.98, 14,098.95 and 3,554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.98, 14,098.95 and 3,554.46 is: 5,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.98 : 14,098.95 = 3,554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.98/14,098.95 = 3,554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.98x = 14,098.95 × 3,554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.98x = 50,114,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,114,153.82/9,397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.44

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