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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.59, 14,058.45 and 2,798.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.59, 14,058.45 and 2,798.01 is: 4,196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.59 : 14,058.45 = 2,798.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.59/14,058.45 = 2,798.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.59x = 14,058.45 × 2,798.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.59x = 39,335,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335,683.68/9,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.44

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