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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.19, 14,059.98 and 2,799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.19, 14,059.98 and 2,799.50 is: 4,199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.19 : 14,059.98 = 2,799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.19/14,059.98 = 2,799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.19x = 14,059.98 × 2,799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.19x = 39,360,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,843.71/9,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.30

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