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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.26, 14,059.01 and 2,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.26, 14,059.01 and 2,797.20 is: 4,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.26 : 14,059.01 = 2,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.26/14,059.01 = 2,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.26x = 14,059.01 × 2,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.26x = 39,325,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,325,862.77/9,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.43

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