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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.20, 14,056.65 and 2,797.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.20, 14,056.65 and 2,797.42 is: 4,196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.20 : 14,056.65 = 2,797.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.20/14,056.65 = 2,797.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.20x = 14,056.65 × 2,797.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.20x = 39,322,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,322,353.84/9,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.09

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