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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.26, 14,059.84 and 2,799.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.26, 14,059.84 and 2,799.43 is: 4,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.26 : 14,059.84 = 2,799.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.26/14,059.84 = 2,799.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.26x = 14,059.84 × 2,799.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.26x = 39,359,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,359,537.89/9,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.13

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