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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.20, 14,064.48 and 2,802.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.20, 14,064.48 and 2,802.51 is: 4,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.20 : 14,064.48 = 2,802.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.20/14,064.48 = 2,802.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.20x = 14,064.48 × 2,802.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.20x = 39,415,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,415,845.84/9,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.82

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