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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.42, 14,048.37 and 2,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.42, 14,048.37 and 2,791.38 is: 4,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.42 : 14,048.37 = 2,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.42/14,048.37 = 2,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.42x = 14,048.37 × 2,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.42x = 39,214,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214,339.05/9,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.69

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