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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.96, 14,059.86 and 2,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.96, 14,059.86 and 2,798.52 is: 4,198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.96 : 14,059.86 = 2,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.96/14,059.86 = 2,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.96x = 14,059.86 × 2,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.96x = 39,346,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346,799.41/9,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.35

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