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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.62, 14,579.44 and 2,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.62, 14,579.44 and 2,794.12 is: 4,191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.62 : 14,579.44 = 2,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.62/14,579.44 = 2,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.62x = 14,579.44 × 2,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.62x = 40,736,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,736,704.89/9,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.18

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