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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.26, 14,068.84 and 2,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.26, 14,068.84 and 2,805.44 is: 4,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.26 : 14,068.84 = 2,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.26/14,068.84 = 2,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.26x = 14,068.84 × 2,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.26x = 39,469,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469,286.49/9,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.15

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