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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.50, 14,047.56 and 2,789.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.50, 14,047.56 and 2,789.66 is: 4,185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.50 : 14,047.56 = 2,789.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.50/14,047.56 = 2,789.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.50x = 14,047.56 × 2,789.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.50x = 39,187,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,187,916.23/9,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.18

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