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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.96, 14,061.36 and 2,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.96, 14,061.36 and 2,799.52 is: 4,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.96 : 14,061.36 = 2,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.96/14,061.36 = 2,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.96x = 14,061.36 × 2,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.96x = 39,365,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,365,058.55/9,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.85

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