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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.21, 14,059.83 and 2,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.21, 14,059.83 and 2,798.88 is: 4,198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.21 : 14,059.83 = 2,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.21/14,059.83 = 2,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.21x = 14,059.83 × 2,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.21x = 39,351,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,351,787.49/9,373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.33

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