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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.74, 14,062.66 and 2,800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.74, 14,062.66 and 2,800.46 is: 4,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.74 : 14,062.66 = 2,800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.74/14,062.66 = 2,800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.74x = 14,062.66 × 2,800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.74x = 39,381,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,381,916.82/9,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.30

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