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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.16, 14,056.74 and 2,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.16, 14,056.74 and 2,797.47 is: 4,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.16 : 14,056.74 = 2,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.16/14,056.74 = 2,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.16x = 14,056.74 × 2,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.16x = 39,323,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,308.45/9,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.21

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