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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.25, 14,098.95 and 3,158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.25, 14,098.95 and 3,158.85 is: 4,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.25 : 14,098.95 = 3,158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.25/14,098.95 = 3,158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.25x = 14,098.95 × 3,158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.25x = 44,536,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,536,468.21/9,398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.80

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