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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.42, 14,061.06 and 2,798.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.42, 14,061.06 and 2,798.46 is: 4,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.42 : 14,061.06 = 2,798.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.42/14,061.06 = 2,798.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.42x = 14,061.06 × 2,798.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.42x = 39,349,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,349,313.97/9,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.42

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