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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.36, 14,056.49 and 2,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.36, 14,056.49 and 2,799.06 is: 4,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.36 : 14,056.49 = 2,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.36/14,056.49 = 2,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.36x = 14,056.49 × 2,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.36x = 39,344,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,344,897.44/9,372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.97

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