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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.96, 14,058.36 and 2,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.96, 14,058.36 and 2,797.52 is: 4,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.96 : 14,058.36 = 2,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.96/14,058.36 = 2,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.96x = 14,058.36 × 2,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.96x = 39,328,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,328,543.27/9,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.85

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