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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.87, 14,056.83 and 2,796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.87, 14,056.83 and 2,796.59 is: 4,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.87 : 14,056.83 = 2,796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.87/14,056.83 = 2,796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.87x = 14,056.83 × 2,796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.87x = 39,311,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311,119.93/9,369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.48

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