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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.41, 14,063.04 and 2,799.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.41, 14,063.04 and 2,799.86 is: 4,200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.41 : 14,063.04 = 2,799.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.41/14,063.04 = 2,799.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.41x = 14,063.04 × 2,799.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.41x = 39,374,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,374,472.86/9,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.66

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