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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.37, 14,041.08 and 2,786.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.37, 14,041.08 and 2,786.09 is: 4,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.37 : 14,041.08 = 2,786.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.37/14,041.08 = 2,786.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.37x = 14,041.08 × 2,786.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.37x = 39,119,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,119,642.37/9,359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.73

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