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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.76, 14,057.60 and 2,797.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.76, 14,057.60 and 2,797.93 is: 4,196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.76 : 14,057.60 = 2,797.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.76/14,057.60 = 2,797.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.76x = 14,057.60 × 2,797.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.76x = 39,332,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,332,180.77/9,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.88

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