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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.41, 14,155.97 and 3,197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.41, 14,155.97 and 3,197.37 is: 4,796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.41 : 14,155.97 = 3,197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.41/14,155.97 = 3,197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.41x = 14,155.97 × 3,197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.41x = 45,261,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261,910.90/9,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.01

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