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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.86, 14,055.40 and 2,796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.86, 14,055.40 and 2,796.71 is: 4,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.86 : 14,055.40 = 2,796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.86/14,055.40 = 2,796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.86x = 14,055.40 × 2,796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.86x = 39,308,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308,877.73/9,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.25

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