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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.52, 14,097.48 and 3,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.52, 14,097.48 and 3,159.64 is: 4,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.52 : 14,097.48 = 3,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.52/14,097.48 = 3,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.52x = 14,097.48 × 3,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.52x = 44,542,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,542,961.71/9,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.85

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