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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.08, 14,060.55 and 2,798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.08, 14,060.55 and 2,798.12 is: 4,197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.08 : 14,060.55 = 2,798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.08/14,060.55 = 2,798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.08x = 14,060.55 × 2,798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.08x = 39,343,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343,106.17/9,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.91

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