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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.88, 14,062.84 and 2,800.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.88, 14,062.84 and 2,800.60 is: 4,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.88 : 14,062.84 = 2,800.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.88/14,062.84 = 2,800.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.88x = 14,062.84 × 2,800.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.88x = 39,384,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,384,389.70/9,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.50

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