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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.88, 14,055.84 and 2,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.88, 14,055.84 and 2,797.12 is: 4,195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.88 : 14,055.84 = 2,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.88/14,055.84 = 2,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.88x = 14,055.84 × 2,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.88x = 39,315,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315,871.18/9,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.54

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