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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.66, 14,097.20 and 3,073.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.66, 14,097.20 and 3,073.31 is: 4,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.66 : 14,097.20 = 3,073.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.66/14,097.20 = 3,073.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.66x = 14,097.20 × 3,073.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.66x = 43,324,979.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,324,979.88/9,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.21

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