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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.14, 14,047.70 and 2,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.14, 14,047.70 and 2,791.16 is: 4,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.14 : 14,047.70 = 2,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.14/14,047.70 = 2,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.14x = 14,047.70 × 2,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.14x = 39,209,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,209,378.33/9,365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.74

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