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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.17, 14,042.63 and 2,786.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.17, 14,042.63 and 2,786.41 is: 4,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.17 : 14,042.63 = 2,786.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.17/14,042.63 = 2,786.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.17x = 14,042.63 × 2,786.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.17x = 39,128,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,128,549.18/9,360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.33

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