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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.16, 14,036.28 and 2,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.16, 14,036.28 and 2,783.58 is: 4,174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.16 : 14,036.28 = 2,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.16/14,036.28 = 2,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.16x = 14,036.28 × 2,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.16x = 39,071,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071,108.28/9,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.64

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