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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.93, 14,029.26 and 2,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.93, 14,029.26 and 2,783.56 is: 4,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.93 : 14,029.26 = 2,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.93/14,029.26 = 2,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.93x = 14,029.26 × 2,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.93x = 39,051,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051,286.97/9,352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.30

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