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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.46, 14,042.01 and 2,787.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.46, 14,042.01 and 2,787.03 is: 4,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.46 : 14,042.01 = 2,787.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.46/14,042.01 = 2,787.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.46x = 14,042.01 × 2,787.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.46x = 39,135,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135,503.13/9,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.04

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