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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.88, 14,057.26 and 2,798.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.88, 14,057.26 and 2,798.21 is: 4,196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.88 : 14,057.26 = 2,798.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.88/14,057.26 = 2,798.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.88x = 14,057.26 × 2,798.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.88x = 39,335,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335,193.65/9,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.70

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