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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.54, 14,033.86 and 2,782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.54, 14,033.86 and 2,782.96 is: 4,173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.54 : 14,033.86 = 2,782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.54/14,033.86 = 2,782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.54x = 14,033.86 × 2,782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.54x = 39,055,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055,628.98/9,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.26

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