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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.06, 14,037.98 and 2,783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.06, 14,037.98 and 2,783.23 is: 4,175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.06 : 14,037.98 = 2,783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.06/14,037.98 = 2,783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.06x = 14,037.98 × 2,783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.06x = 39,070,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,070,927.08/9,357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.56

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