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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.45, 14,097.95 and 3,073.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.45, 14,097.95 and 3,073.32 is: 4,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.45 : 14,097.95 = 3,073.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.45/14,097.95 = 3,073.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.45x = 14,097.95 × 3,073.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.45x = 43,327,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327,507.85/9,398.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.07

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