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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.36, 14,059.98 and 2,800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.36, 14,059.98 and 2,800.24 is: 4,199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.36 : 14,059.98 = 2,800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.36/14,059.98 = 2,800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.36x = 14,059.98 × 2,800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.36x = 39,371,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,371,318.40/9,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.00

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