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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.88, 14,057.34 and 2,798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.88, 14,057.34 and 2,798.12 is: 4,197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.88 : 14,057.34 = 2,798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.88/14,057.34 = 2,798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.88x = 14,057.34 × 2,798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.88x = 39,334,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,334,124.20/9,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.04

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