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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.93, 14,099.60 and 3,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.93, 14,099.60 and 3,156.26 is: 4,734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.93 : 14,099.60 = 3,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.93/14,099.60 = 3,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.93x = 14,099.60 × 3,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.93x = 44,501,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,501,987.71/9,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.79

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