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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.84, 14,060.77 and 2,799.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.84, 14,060.77 and 2,799.51 is: 4,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.84 : 14,060.77 = 2,799.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.84/14,060.77 = 2,799.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.84x = 14,060.77 × 2,799.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.84x = 39,363,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363,266.22/9,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.27

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