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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.87, 14,058.33 and 2,797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.87, 14,058.33 and 2,797.59 is: 4,196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.87 : 14,058.33 = 2,797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.87/14,058.33 = 2,797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.87x = 14,058.33 × 2,797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.87x = 39,329,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329,443.42/9,370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.99

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