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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.68, 14,057.10 and 2,797.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.68, 14,057.10 and 2,797.65 is: 4,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.68 : 14,057.10 = 2,797.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.68/14,057.10 = 2,797.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.68x = 14,057.10 × 2,797.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.68x = 39,326,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326,845.82/9,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.45

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