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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.72, 14,097.36 and 3,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.72, 14,097.36 and 3,926.72 is: 5,889.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.72 : 14,097.36 = 3,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.72/14,097.36 = 3,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.72x = 14,097.36 × 3,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.72x = 55,356,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,356,385.46/9,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.78

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