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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.58, 14,052.87 and 2,799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.58, 14,052.87 and 2,799.38 is: 4,199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.58 : 14,052.87 = 2,799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.58/14,052.87 = 2,799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.58x = 14,052.87 × 2,799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.58x = 39,339,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,339,238.96/9,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.06

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