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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.06, 14,042.13 and 2,786.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.06, 14,042.13 and 2,786.07 is: 4,179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.06 : 14,042.13 = 2,786.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.06/14,042.13 = 2,786.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.06x = 14,042.13 × 2,786.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.06x = 39,122,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,122,383.35/9,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.72

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