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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.68, 14,039.32 and 2,784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.68, 14,039.32 and 2,784.08 is: 4,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.68 : 14,039.32 = 2,784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.68/14,039.32 = 2,784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.68x = 14,039.32 × 2,784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.68x = 39,086,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,086,590.03/9,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.95

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