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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.60, 14,041.62 and 2,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.60, 14,041.62 and 2,786.28 is: 4,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.60 : 14,041.62 = 2,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.60/14,041.62 = 2,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.60x = 14,041.62 × 2,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.60x = 39,123,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123,884.97/9,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.63

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