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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.62, 14,057.96 and 2,797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.62, 14,057.96 and 2,797.34 is: 4,196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.62 : 14,057.96 = 2,797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.62/14,057.96 = 2,797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.62x = 14,057.96 × 2,797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.62x = 39,324,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,324,809.55/9,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.61

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