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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.60, 14,059.06 and 2,798.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.60, 14,059.06 and 2,798.86 is: 4,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.60 : 14,059.06 = 2,798.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.60/14,059.06 = 2,798.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.60x = 14,059.06 × 2,798.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.60x = 39,349,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,349,340.67/9,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.34

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