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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.06, 14,040.98 and 2,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.06, 14,040.98 and 2,785.23 is: 4,178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.06 : 14,040.98 = 2,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.06/14,040.98 = 2,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.06x = 14,040.98 × 2,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.06x = 39,107,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,107,358.73/9,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.56

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