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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.59, 14,064.89 and 2,802.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.59, 14,064.89 and 2,802.57 is: 4,203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.59 : 14,064.89 = 2,802.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.59/14,064.89 = 2,802.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.59x = 14,064.89 × 2,802.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.59x = 39,417,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417,838.77/9,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.86

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