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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.40, 14,060.94 and 2,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.40, 14,060.94 and 2,801.44 is: 4,201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.40 : 14,060.94 = 2,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.40/14,060.94 = 2,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.40x = 14,060.94 × 2,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.40x = 39,390,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,390,879.75/9,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.51

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