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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.37, 14,042.58 and 2,787.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.37, 14,042.58 and 2,787.09 is: 4,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.37 : 14,042.58 = 2,787.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.37/14,042.58 = 2,787.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.37x = 14,042.58 × 2,787.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.37x = 39,137,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,137,864.08/9,360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.23

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