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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.63, 14,098.89 and 3,477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.63, 14,098.89 and 3,477.08 is: 5,215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.63 : 14,098.89 = 3,477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.63/14,098.89 = 3,477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.63x = 14,098.89 × 3,477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.63x = 49,022,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,022,897.95/9,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.96

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