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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.93, 14,101.10 and 3,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.93, 14,101.10 and 3,157.26 is: 4,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.93 : 14,101.10 = 3,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.93/14,101.10 = 3,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.93x = 14,101.10 × 3,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.93x = 44,520,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520,823.20/9,399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.29

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