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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.49, 14,097.97 and 3,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.49, 14,097.97 and 3,158.60 is: 4,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.49 : 14,097.97 = 3,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.49/14,097.97 = 3,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.49x = 14,097.97 × 3,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.49x = 44,529,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529,848.04/9,398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.98

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