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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.32, 14,059.76 and 2,800.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.32, 14,059.76 and 2,800.74 is: 4,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.32 : 14,059.76 = 2,800.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.32/14,059.76 = 2,800.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.32x = 14,059.76 × 2,800.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.32x = 39,377,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,377,732.22/9,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.70

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