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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.20, 14,055.12 and 2,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.20, 14,055.12 and 2,794.60 is: 4,192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.20 : 14,055.12 = 2,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.20/14,055.12 = 2,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.20x = 14,055.12 × 2,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.20x = 39,278,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,278,438.35/9,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.74

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