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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.71, 14,060.59 and 2,799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.71, 14,060.59 and 2,799.38 is: 4,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.71 : 14,060.59 = 2,799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.71/14,060.59 = 2,799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.71x = 14,060.59 × 2,799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.71x = 39,360,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,920.44/9,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.08

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