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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.56, 14,038.83 and 2,786.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.56, 14,038.83 and 2,786.67 is: 4,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.56 : 14,038.83 = 2,786.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.56/14,038.83 = 2,786.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.56x = 14,038.83 × 2,786.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.56x = 39,121,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121,586.40/9,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.30

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