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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.04, 14,057.01 and 2,797.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.04, 14,057.01 and 2,797.74 is: 4,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.04 : 14,057.01 = 2,797.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.04/14,057.01 = 2,797.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.04x = 14,057.01 × 2,797.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.04x = 39,327,859.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,859.16/9,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.74

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