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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.91, 14,065.29 and 2,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.91, 14,065.29 and 2,801.36 is: 4,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.91 : 14,065.29 = 2,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.91/14,065.29 = 2,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.91x = 14,065.29 × 2,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.91x = 39,401,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,401,940.79/9,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.91

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