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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.91, 14,060.86 and 2,799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.91, 14,060.86 and 2,799.88 is: 4,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.91 : 14,060.86 = 2,799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.91/14,060.86 = 2,799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.91x = 14,060.86 × 2,799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.91x = 39,368,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,368,678.54/9,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.82

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