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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.16, 14,041.96 and 2,785.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.16, 14,041.96 and 2,785.59 is: 4,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.16 : 14,041.96 = 2,785.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.16/14,041.96 = 2,785.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.16x = 14,041.96 × 2,785.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.16x = 39,115,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115,136.39/9,360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.90

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