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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.89, 14,091.09 and 2,821.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.89, 14,091.09 and 2,821.79 is: 4,231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.89 : 14,091.09 = 2,821.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.89/14,091.09 = 2,821.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.89x = 14,091.09 × 2,821.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.89x = 39,762,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,762,096.85/9,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.41

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