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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.42, 14,044.50 and 2,787.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.42, 14,044.50 and 2,787.42 is: 4,181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.42 : 14,044.50 = 2,787.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.42/14,044.50 = 2,787.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.42x = 14,044.50 × 2,787.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.42x = 39,147,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,147,920.19/9,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.39

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