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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.02, 14,096.97 and 2,378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.02, 14,096.97 and 2,378.04 is: 3,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.02 : 14,096.97 = 2,378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.02/14,096.97 = 2,378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.02x = 14,096.97 × 2,378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.02x = 33,523,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523,158.54/9,398.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.04

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