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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.72, 14,047.12 and 2,788.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.72, 14,047.12 and 2,788.97 is: 4,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.72 : 14,047.12 = 2,788.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.72/14,047.12 = 2,788.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.72x = 14,047.12 × 2,788.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.72x = 39,176,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176,929.52/9,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.35

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