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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.52, 14,095.98 and 3,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.52, 14,095.98 and 3,158.64 is: 4,737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.52 : 14,095.98 = 3,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.52/14,095.98 = 3,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.52x = 14,095.98 × 3,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.52x = 44,524,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,524,126.27/9,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.36

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