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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.60, 14,057.56 and 2,797.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.60, 14,057.56 and 2,797.86 is: 4,196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.60 : 14,057.56 = 2,797.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.60/14,057.56 = 2,797.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.60x = 14,057.56 × 2,797.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.60x = 39,331,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,084.82/9,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.84

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