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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.73, 14,041.89 and 2,785.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.73, 14,041.89 and 2,785.89 is: 4,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.73 : 14,041.89 = 2,785.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.73/14,041.89 = 2,785.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.73x = 14,041.89 × 2,785.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.73x = 39,119,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,119,160.93/9,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.52

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