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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.06, 14,036.48 and 2,782.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.06, 14,036.48 and 2,782.23 is: 4,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.06 : 14,036.48 = 2,782.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.06/14,036.48 = 2,782.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.06x = 14,036.48 × 2,782.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.06x = 39,052,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052,701.84/9,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.06

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