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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.10, 14,049.87 and 2,791.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.10, 14,049.87 and 2,791.78 is: 4,187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.10 : 14,049.87 = 2,791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.10/14,049.87 = 2,791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.10x = 14,049.87 × 2,791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.10x = 39,224,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,146.07/9,366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.88

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