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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.91, 14,057.87 and 2,797.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.91, 14,057.87 and 2,797.89 is: 4,196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.91 : 14,057.87 = 2,797.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.91/14,057.87 = 2,797.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.91x = 14,057.87 × 2,797.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.91x = 39,332,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,332,373.89/9,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.84

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