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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.89, 14,058.77 and 2,797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.89, 14,058.77 and 2,797.08 is: 4,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.89 : 14,058.77 = 2,797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.89/14,058.77 = 2,797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.89x = 14,058.77 × 2,797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.89x = 39,323,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,434.10/9,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.34

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