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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.41, 14,063.12 and 2,801.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.41, 14,063.12 and 2,801.39 is: 4,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.41 : 14,063.12 = 2,801.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.41/14,063.12 = 2,801.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.41x = 14,063.12 × 2,801.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.41x = 39,396,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,396,199.41/9,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.08

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