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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.99, 14,157.67 and 3,198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.99, 14,157.67 and 3,198.87 is: 4,798.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.99 : 14,157.67 = 3,198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.99/14,157.67 = 3,198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.99x = 14,157.67 × 3,198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.99x = 45,288,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,288,545.83/9,438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.03

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