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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.04, 14,579.28 and 2,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.04, 14,579.28 and 2,794.08 is: 4,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.04 : 14,579.28 = 2,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.04/14,579.28 = 2,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.04x = 14,579.28 × 2,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.04x = 40,735,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,735,674.66/9,719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.33

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