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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.88, 14,058.84 and 2,799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.88, 14,058.84 and 2,799.12 is: 4,198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.88 : 14,058.84 = 2,799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.88/14,058.84 = 2,799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.88x = 14,058.84 × 2,799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.88x = 39,352,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,380.22/9,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.54

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