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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.62, 14,067.42 and 2,802.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.62, 14,067.42 and 2,802.87 is: 4,205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.62 : 14,067.42 = 2,802.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.62/14,067.42 = 2,802.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.62x = 14,067.42 × 2,802.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.62x = 39,429,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,429,149.50/9,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.05

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