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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.78, 14,060.02 and 2,797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.78, 14,060.02 and 2,797.94 is: 4,197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.78 : 14,060.02 = 2,797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.78/14,060.02 = 2,797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.78x = 14,060.02 × 2,797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.78x = 39,339,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,339,092.36/9,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.61

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