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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.96, 14,062.86 and 2,800.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.96, 14,062.86 and 2,800.52 is: 4,201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.96 : 14,062.86 = 2,800.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.96/14,062.86 = 2,800.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.96x = 14,062.86 × 2,800.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.96x = 39,383,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,383,320.69/9,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.35

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