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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.87, 14,047.83 and 2,790.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.87, 14,047.83 and 2,790.59 is: 4,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.87 : 14,047.83 = 2,790.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.87/14,047.83 = 2,790.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.87x = 14,047.83 × 2,790.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.87x = 39,201,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,201,663.68/9,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.48

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