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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.41, 14,058.97 and 2,800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.41, 14,058.97 and 2,800.37 is: 4,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.41 : 14,058.97 = 2,800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.41/14,058.97 = 2,800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.41x = 14,058.97 × 2,800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.41x = 39,370,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,370,345.97/9,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.32

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