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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.86, 14,059.60 and 2,797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.86, 14,059.60 and 2,797.90 is: 4,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.86 : 14,059.60 = 2,797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.86/14,059.60 = 2,797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.86x = 14,059.60 × 2,797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.86x = 39,337,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,337,354.84/9,371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.39

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