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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.76, 14,097.06 and 3,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.76, 14,097.06 and 3,158.52 is: 4,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.76 : 14,097.06 = 3,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.76/14,097.06 = 3,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.76x = 14,097.06 × 3,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.76x = 44,525,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,525,845.95/9,398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.42

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