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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.18, 14,068.83 and 2,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.18, 14,068.83 and 2,804.74 is: 4,207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.18 : 14,068.83 = 2,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.18/14,068.83 = 2,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.18x = 14,068.83 × 2,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.18x = 39,459,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,459,410.25/9,379.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.13

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