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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.16, 14,036.32 and 2,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.16, 14,036.32 and 2,783.60 is: 4,174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.16 : 14,036.32 = 2,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.16/14,036.32 = 2,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.16x = 14,036.32 × 2,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.16x = 39,071,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071,500.35/9,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.68

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