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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.39, 14,057.13 and 2,797.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.39, 14,057.13 and 2,797.63 is: 4,196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.39 : 14,057.13 = 2,797.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.39/14,057.13 = 2,797.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.39x = 14,057.13 × 2,797.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.39x = 39,326,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326,623.95/9,371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.46

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