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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.48, 14,061.36 and 2,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.48, 14,061.36 and 2,801.44 is: 4,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.48 : 14,061.36 = 2,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.48/14,061.36 = 2,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.48x = 14,061.36 × 2,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.48x = 39,392,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392,056.36/9,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.16

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