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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.39, 14,058.63 and 2,798.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.39, 14,058.63 and 2,798.63 is: 4,197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.39 : 14,058.63 = 2,798.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.39/14,058.63 = 2,798.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.39x = 14,058.63 × 2,798.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.39x = 39,344,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,344,903.68/9,372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.96

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