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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.16, 14,045.28 and 2,789.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.16, 14,045.28 and 2,789.58 is: 4,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.16 : 14,045.28 = 2,789.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.16/14,045.28 = 2,789.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.16x = 14,045.28 × 2,789.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.16x = 39,180,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,432.18/9,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.64

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