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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.64, 14,059.90 and 2,797.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.64, 14,059.90 and 2,797.83 is: 4,197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.64 : 14,059.90 = 2,797.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.64/14,059.90 = 2,797.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.64x = 14,059.90 × 2,797.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.64x = 39,337,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,337,210.02/9,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.47

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