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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.10, 14,053.97 and 2,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.10, 14,053.97 and 2,794.14 is: 4,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.10 : 14,053.97 = 2,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.10/14,053.97 = 2,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.10x = 14,053.97 × 2,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.10x = 39,268,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,268,766.72/9,368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.75

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