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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.57, 14,061.41 and 2,800.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.57, 14,061.41 and 2,800.52 is: 4,199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.57 : 14,061.41 = 2,800.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.57/14,061.41 = 2,800.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.57x = 14,061.41 × 2,800.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.57x = 39,379,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,379,259.93/9,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.75

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