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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,721.08, 14,579.46 and 2,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,721.08, 14,579.46 and 2,793.96 is: 4,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,721.08 : 14,579.46 = 2,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,721.08/14,579.46 = 2,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,721.08x = 14,579.46 × 2,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,721.08x = 40,734,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,734,428.06/9,721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.32

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