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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.88, 14,055.66 and 2,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.88, 14,055.66 and 2,794.56 is: 4,192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.88 : 14,055.66 = 2,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.88/14,055.66 = 2,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.88x = 14,055.66 × 2,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.88x = 39,279,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,385.21/9,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.54

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