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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.56, 14,047.86 and 2,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.56, 14,047.86 and 2,792.70 is: 4,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.56 : 14,047.86 = 2,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.56/14,047.86 = 2,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.56x = 14,047.86 × 2,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.56x = 39,231,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231,458.62/9,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.35

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