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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.91, 14,042.90 and 2,786.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.91, 14,042.90 and 2,786.15 is: 4,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.91 : 14,042.90 = 2,786.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.91/14,042.90 = 2,786.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.91x = 14,042.90 × 2,786.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.91x = 39,125,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,125,667.91/9,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.13

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