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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.07, 14,098.26 and 3,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.07, 14,098.26 and 3,072.81 is: 4,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.07 : 14,098.26 = 3,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.07/14,098.26 = 3,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.07x = 14,098.26 × 3,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.07x = 43,321,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,321,274.31/9,398.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.59

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