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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.54, 14,037.08 and 2,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.54, 14,037.08 and 2,783.74 is: 4,175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.54 : 14,037.08 = 2,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.54/14,037.08 = 2,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.54x = 14,037.08 × 2,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.54x = 39,075,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,075,581.08/9,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.84

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